DWP bonus payment for those on PIP, Attendance Allowance and more
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAcross the UK, an estimated 22.7 million people are claiming at least one benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
This includes nearly 12.7 million pensioners receiving State Pension payments, a contributory benefit only available to those of retirement age with at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.
However, many individuals, including new retirees, may not be aware of an annual bonus paid to those on certain benefits before Christmas, which could prove useful during the colder months.
The 'Christmas Bonus' is a one-off, tax-free £10 payment made to people in receipt of State Pension or those claiming certain other benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance - if they meet the eligibility criteria during a specific qualifying period, usually the first full week in December.
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