The DWP has confirmed who will be eligible for the next round of summer cost of living payments, with thousands set to receive financial aid between now and the end of September
The Department for Work and Pensions has disclosed the eligibility criteria for the upcoming round of summer cost of living payments. Thanks to a six-month extension of the Household Support Fund, thousands are poised to receive financial assistance between now and the end of September.
This encompasses Universal Credit claimants with limited work capability or earnings below the thresholds for free school meals and prescriptions. It also includes recipients of the Guarantee Credit and/or Savings Credit elements of Pension Credit, those on income-related Employment and Support Allowance , and individuals who only receive Housing Benefit.
This includes suggestions or referrals from professionals such as social workers, early help key workers and family support, health visitors, and housing support officers, reports Belfast Live. Local councils have been urged by the department to pay close attention to the needs of disabled individuals who are struggling to cope with their conditions, maintain independence, and avoid social isolation. Some are contending with high energy bills due to the necessity of powering vital medical equipment, while others incur extra costs for water or transport.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
DWP's three month warning to PIP claimants ahead of major changesThe new system could see some claimants receiving one-off grants or vouchers instead of cash
Read more »
New DWP rules for people on Universal Credit working part-time start this weekThe Universal Credit rule changes will affect individuals and couples working less than 18 hours each week from May 13.
Read more »
DWP Universal Credit claimants told to look for more work in major changeTHE new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1437 for couples, the DWP said...
Read more »
DWP Universal Credit & PIP warning ahead of change next weekIf you are due to receive Universal Credit, PIP or another DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different…
Read more »
New DWP rules for 180,000 Universal Credit claimants from todayThe changes are part of the Government's sweeping changes to the welfare system
Read more »
DWP issues three-week warning to those who receive Housing BenefitThe DWP is in the process of moving people on certain benefits to the single-payment Universal Credit. Claimants are being sent Migration Notice letters at different times depending on what benefit they are on
Read more »