Today, the UK government initiates the disbursement of £150 Disability Cost of Living Payments to over six million disabled individuals across the country. These one-off payments, administered by the Department for Work and Pensions, aim to alleviate the financial burden faced by disabled people and address the additional costs they encounter in their daily lives. This payment is part of a comprehensive support package valued at up to £1,350, specifically designed to assist the most vulnerable households.
Automatic Payments and Eligibility
The £150 Disability Cost of Living Payments will be made automatically to eligible recipients over a two-week period, starting from June 20 and concluding on July 4, 2023. To be eligible for this one-off payment, individuals must have been in receipt of specific disability benefits as of April 1, 2023. Recipients do not need to take any action to receive the payment, and it will be reflected on their bank statements with the payment reference appearing as their National Insurance number followed by “DWP COL.”
The list of benefit recipients eligible for the Disability Cost of Living Payment includes individuals receiving:
- Disability Living Allowance
- Personal Independence Payment
- Attendance Allowance
- (Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment) Scottish Disability Benefits
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- War Pension Mobility Supplement
A Wider Support Package
The £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment is part of a broader Cost of Living support package aimed at assisting the most vulnerable households. This comprehensive package, valued at up to £1,350, acknowledges the financial challenges faced by disabled individuals and aims to provide them with the necessary support. The government is committed to ensuring that those in need receive the assistance required to alleviate the cost of living pressures and improve their overall well-being.
Government’s Commitment to Easing Cost of Living Pressures
The UK government recognizes the financial pressures experienced by some of the most vulnerable households, particularly those who are disabled. In addition to the Disability Cost of Living Payment, the government is actively working towards halving inflation, with the ultimate goal of achieving the Bank of England’s 2% target. By reducing inflation, the government aims to relieve financial pressure and improve living standards for everyone, ensuring a more stable and prosperous future.
Statements from Key Officials
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride MP, expressed the government’s commitment to supporting disabled individuals and acknowledged their financial challenges. He highlighted that while the government works towards the goal of reducing inflation, the Disability Cost of Living Payment provides immediate support to over six million disabled people.
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP, emphasized the impact of additional costs faced by disabled individuals and highlighted the government’s priority of halving inflation to alleviate these challenges. He further emphasized the comprehensive cost-of-living support package worth nearly £100 billion, which includes the £150 payment to provide peace of mind to the most vulnerable in society.
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Tom Pursglove MP, acknowledged the financial pressures experienced by disabled individuals and emphasized the government’s commitment to providing support where it is most needed. The additional £150 payment aims to ease their financial burden and improve their quality of life.
Source: Gov[Dot]UK
