Cost of living payments

If you are in receipt of certain benefits or tax credits you may be eligible for additional cost of living payments which have been brought in nationally to help people cover rising costs.

These benefits that may be available to you are:

• Low income benefits and tax credits Cost of Living Payment, if you get a qualifying low income benefit or tax credits
• A Disability Cost of Living Payment, if you get a qualifying disability benefit
• A Pensioner Cost of Living Payment, if you’re entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2023 to 2024

These payments are made automatically by the Government to people who are eligible. There is no application process.