The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that more than 3 million Disability Cost of Living payments have been issued so far.
It comes after the nationwide support for disability benefit claimants enters its second day after launching on Tuesday, June 20. According to figures from the government department, 3.2 million payments have been processed by the DWP, bringing the total number spent to £500 million.
The DWP previously said that around 6.5 million claimants are expected to benefit from the scheme, meaning just under half of payments have already been processed. If you haven't yet received the £150 one-off payment, there's no need to contact the DWP as a two-week timeline has been provided, with the majority of payments being expected to be made by July 4.
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride MP, said: “This payment helps protect those who need our support the most, providing a vital financial boost to six million disabled people.
"Our multi-billion-pound package of support reinforces our commitment to help UK households with the rising cost of living. It comes on top of record increases to benefits and the national living wage.”
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Tom Pursglove MP, said: “We know the cost of living has gone up for disabled people, which is why we are taking action to reduce the financial pressures they face.
"This £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment is on top of up to £900 that most low-income benefit claimants will also receive, helping ensure the most vulnerable in our society are protected from rising costs during this challenging period.”
