DWP one-off payment for benefit claimants including PIP and State Pension

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Over 22 million individuals across the UK are currently receiving at least one benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

This figure includes 12.7 million older people who are receiving State Pension payments, a contributory benefit that is only available to those of retirement age who have made at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

However, many people, including those new to retirement, may not be aware of an annual bonus paid to claimants on certain benefits before Christmas, which could prove useful during the colder months.

The 'Christmas Bonus' is a one-off, tax-free payment of £10 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, typically the first full week in December.