DWP giving free Christmas handout to people claiming these 23 benefits
Free Christmas handout
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is giving people claiming certain benefits a free Christmas handout worth £10.Exciting news for those claiming certain benefits! The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a free Christmas handout worth £10. This kind gesture is sure to bring some festive cheer to those who need it most.
Who qualifies for the payment?
To qualify for the payment, you must be claiming one of the following benefits on December 5, 2022:- Universal Credit
- Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
The payment will be made automatically into your bank account in the week before Christmas. You do not need to make a claim or apply for it.
What can I spend the money on?
You can spend the money on whatever you like, whether that's food, presents, or just a little something to make Christmas special.The DWP hopes that the payment will help people to have a more enjoyable Christmas. A spokesperson for the DWP said: "We know that Christmas can be a difficult time for many people, so we hope that this payment will help to make it a little bit easier."
