Cost of Living Schemes

Help with Living Costs

There are many different schemes that may be able to help you whether you get benefits or not.

Central Government Schemes

The following schemes are run by Central Government in Westminster.

You will be paid in the same way you currently receive your benefits and will be paid automatically. See www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment for full eligibility and payment dates.

Cost of Living Scheme for those on Low Income Benefits and Tax Credits

If you are eligible, a payment of £900 paid in three lump sums, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023 and Spring 2024 if you are in receipt of:

Universal Credit
Job Seekers Allowance (IB)
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Income Support
Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit
Working Tax Credit

If claiming jointly, the payment is between you. Not available to those on Job Seekers Allowance (New Style) or Employment and Support Allowance (New Style) unless you get Universal Credit as well.

Disability Cost of Living Payment

You may get a payment of £150 in 20/06/2023-04/07/2023 if you’re receiving:

Attendance Allowance
Disability Living Allowance
Personal Independence Payments
Armed Forces Independence Payments
War Pension Mobility Supplement
Constant Attendance Allowance

Pensioner Cost of Living Payment

If you are entitled to Winter Fuel Payment for Winter 2023-2024 you will get extra £150- £300 for your household paid in November 2023.

See the website www.gov.uk for full details as there are a range of payments dependant on circumstances.