Help for people on benefits
Further help for 2023 has been announced by the Government with payments being made between spring 2023 and spring 2024. These payments are:
- £301 for people on an eligible low income benefit, to be paid during spring 2023
- £150 for people on an eligible disability benefit, to be paid during summer 2023
- £300 for people on an eligible low income benefit, to be paid during autumn 2023
- Up to £300 for pensioner households, to be paid during winter 2023 to 2024
- £299 for people on an eligible low income benefit, to be paid in spring 2024
Further information including payment dates is available on Gov UK
What extra help will pensioners get for winter fuel bills?
Further help for pensioners will be available later this year through the Winter Fuel Payment. The amount of help people will receive depends on their age and household circumstances.
Find out more about Winter Fuel PaymentsWarm Home Discount Scheme
The Warm Home Discount scheme for winter 2023 to 2024 has now opened. You can use the GOV UK website to find out if you are eligible for a payment.
Find out about the Warm Home Discount scheme
Household Support Fund
Some low income households will be eligible for Household Support Fund payments in the spring and autumn on 2023.
Need help?
Most issues can be resolved online, it's the quickest and most convenient way to get help.
Use our contact us form- Benefits
- The most frequently asked information and the solutions can be found using the blue button to the left and if none of the options on that page apply use the 'Request help with something not listed' option to contact us.
- 0300 1234 121
