Cost of Living Crisis

Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024

If you claim certain benefits or tax credits, you may be eligible for an extra payment to help with the cost of living:

  • £301 for people on an eligible low-income benefit, to be paid during spring 2023.

  • £300 for people on an eligible low-income benefit, to be paid during autumn 2023.

  • £299 for people on an eligible low-income benefit, to be paid in spring 2024.

If you were eligible, you’ll be paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or tax credits. This includes if you’re found to be eligible for a Cost of Living Payment.

If you had a joint claim with a partner, you will get one payment for your joint claim, if you’re entitled.

Disability Cost of Living Payment

You may get a lump sum payment of £150 for people on an eligible disability benefit, to be paid during summer 2023. You will receive this if you are getting any of the following:

  • Attendance Allowance

  • Disability Living Allowance (Adult or Child)

  • Personal Independence Payment

  • Armed Forces Independence Payment

  • War Pension Mobility Supplement

Pensioner Cost of Living Payment

£300 for pensioner households, to be paid during winter 2023 to 2024.

Help From Your Local Council

You may be able to get help with essential costs from your local council. This is sometimes known as the Household Support Fund. This could help if you’re struggling to afford things like:

  • energy and water bills

  • food

  • essential item

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Who the Household Support Fund is for

Funding is aimed at anyone who is vulnerable or can't pay for essentials. You do not have to be getting benefits to get help from your local council.

For more information, keep an eye out on your local council website. Or check back on the Support Hub for any updates.

For further information, visit the Help for Households Campaign or contact Prima Group at 0151 452 0202.

Benefit Increase

In April 2023, the Government will be boosting benefits by 10.1% to help with the cost of living. Some examples of the benefit rates are below.

  • Attendance Allowance - Higher rate: £101.75 (from £92.40), Lower rate: £68.10 (from £61.85).

  • Carer’s Allowance - April 2023 rate: £76.75 (from £69.70).

  • ESA - Under 25: £67.20 (from £61.05), 25 or over: £84.80 (from £77.00).

  • Income Support - Under 25: £67.20 (from £61.05), 25 or over: £84.80 from (£77.00).

  • Pension Credit - Single: £201.05 (from £182.60), Couple: £306.85 (from £278.70).

Find out more here.

Working Tax Credit Rates

Working Tax Credit rates for 2023/24 (yearly amounts shown):

  • Working Tax Credit income threshold: £7,455 (from £6,770)

  • Basic element: £2,280 (from £2,070)

  • Couples and lone parent element: £2,340 (from £2,125)

  • Severe disability element: £1,595 (from £1,445)