Households on means tested benefits, including Universal Credit, Pension Credit Tax Credits, JSA, ESA may be entitled to up to 3 Cost of Living Payments of £301, £300 and £299.
These payments are not taxable and will not affect the benefits or tax credits you get.
For more detailed information, visit the gov.uk website here
You may be entitled to a Disability Cost of Living Payment of £150 if you’re getting disability benefits.
Most people will be paid the £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment automatically between 20 June 2023 and 4 July 2023.
For more detailed information, visit the gov.uk website here
If you’re entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2023 to 2024, you will get an extra £150 or £300 paid with your normal payment from November 2023.
The full amount of Winter Fuel Payment (including the Pensioner Cost of Living Payment) you will get for winter 2023 to 2024 depends on when you were born and your circumstances.
For more detailed information, visit the gov.uk website here
We have a specialist team of money advisors that can help you with your money and offer helpful advice. Utilise this service to see if you are entitled to benefits, universal credit or get supported if you are in debt.
The price of fuel is increasing leaving many of us worried. However, there are organisations which can help you have money on your energy bills such as Green Doctor and Beat the Cold.
We have an amazing team who are on hand to support you into employment. We have our Aspire to Work service and also The Workshop, based in Newcastle town centre.