All the DWP Cost of Living support in 2023 - and who's eligible for the £900 payment
The Government has announced a series of measures to support people with the cost of living crisis in 2023. It follows on from a number of payments and discounts offered in 2022, such as the £650 cost of living payment and the £400 energy support scheme.
The most significant measure for many people will be the £900 cost of living payment for people on means-tested benefits. Eight million households will qualify for the support, the Government says, with people eligible if they receive benefits including: There will also be another £150 disability cost of living payment, to help those with disabilities with the extra costs they face. It will be available to anyone eligible for:
Like with the £900 payment, the money will be tax-free and will not have any impact on existing benefit awards. The payments will be made across the UK.
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