Older people may be due all three new cost of living payments worth up to £1,350
The Department for Work and Pensions recently confirmed the payment schedule for the next wave of cost of living support worth up to £1,350 for those on a low-income, people claiming disability benefits and pensioner households. Payments worth £150, £300 and £900 will be made during the course of the new financial year, which starts on April 6, 2023.
Below is a breakdown of cost of living payments, specifically, how older people can get them, eligibility and when they are expected to arrive. The benefit is worth, on average, over £3,500 each year and acts as a passport to other support including help with housing, heating and Council Tax costs.These will be paid as follows:
No qualifying period has been announced yet and no exact payment window has been released, but DWP said these will be given closer to the time.If you have never claimed PIP before reaching State Pension age, but have a long-term health condition or disability such as arthritis, joint pain or respiratory issues, you may be eligible for Attendance Allowance.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
MP in 'urgent' talks with Argos bosses over depot closure with 350 jobs at riskChris Clarkson says he 'disappointed and concerned' at the move announced by the catalogue store's owners Sainsbury's on Tuesday
Read more »
Devastation in Heywood after 350 jobs at the Argos depot at risk'It is a blow... it’s a damn shame': Devastation in Heywood after 350 jobs at the Argos depot at risk
Read more »
New cost of living payment designed to reduce chances of people missing outThe £900 means-tested cost of living payment will be delivered in three lump sums over the next financial year.
Read more »
Dozens killed as trains collide in northern GreeceA passenger train carrying around 350 people collided with an oncoming freight train
Read more »
Could spices boost protein intake in older adults?Poor eating often exacerbates aging problems, resulting in inadequate protein intake among older adults. This, in turn, may cause muscle wasting, reduced function, and poor quality of life. A new research paper looks at the role of spices in boosting the attractiveness of typical foods in this age group.
Read more »
FDA Panel Narrowly Backs Pfizer RSV Vaccine for Older AdultsAn FDA panel narrowly backed an experimental vaccine from Pfizer that could soon become the first shot to protect older adults against the respiratory illness known as RSV
Read more »