The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Winter Fuel Payment is a yearly payment designed to help older people with winter heating costs. Most eligible pensioners are paid automatically, but some will not receive anything unless they submit a claim. If you are in one of the “must-claim” groups, missing the deadline could mean losing Continue reading
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DWP State Pensioners Receive £146 Extra Payment in Addition to Their Regular Pension
The United Kingdom’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced an additional £146 payment boost available to many state pensioners, providing extra financial support on top of their regular pension income. This update brings important changes for older adults entitled to state pension-related benefits and may help support living costs amid rising inflation and Continue reading
State pensioners born before 1944 to receive £100 payment boost from DWP
A new wave of headlines about a “£100 payment increase” for state pensioners born before 1944 is mainly about how the Winter Fuel Payment is structured. For winter 2025–26, people who were born before 23 September 1944 fall into the older age band for the Winter Fuel Payment. That age band is paid at a Continue reading
PIP Payments Up to £749 Monthly for People with Muscle or Joint Conditions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has reported that approximately 1.2 million adults in Great Britain are currently receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) due to over 85 different musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. In England and Wales, nearly 3.9 million people are claiming PIP, while Scotland has transitioned fully from PIP to Adult Disability Payment (ADP) Continue reading