People on State Pension, PIP and other benefits due one-off DWP payment this month

dailyrecord.co.uk:

More than 23 million people across the UK are claiming at least one benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

That number includes 12.9m older people in receipt of 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 people - including those new to retirement - may not be aware of an annual bonus paid to claimants on certain benefits before Christmas, which might come in handy 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), Adult Disability Payment (ADP), Attendance Allowance and Carer’s Allowance - if they meet the eligibility criteria during a specific qualifying period, which is typically the first full week in December.