Around six million people who are paid certain disability benefits will begin to receive a one-off payment of £150 from today to help with the cost-of-living crisis.
The payments are part of the Government’s £37bn support package, including the Energy Price Guarantee and cost-of-living payments totalling £650.
Work and Pensions Secretary Chloe Smith said: ‘We know disabled people face additional costs and this government is listening and taking decisive action to protect the most vulnerable in our society.
‘In addition to the £150 Disability Cost of Living payment, households will save an average of £1,000 a year through our new Energy Price Guarantee and the lowest-income households will receive at least £1,200 to help with the rising cost of living this year.
‘This multi-billion-pound package of support reinforces our commitment to help UK households, particularly those with disability challenges, through the tough times ahead.’
