DWP is adding free £750 cash to four benefit payments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a £750 free cash boost. The DWP has confirmed the annual uprating for Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance, Carer's Allowance and Attendance Allowance.

Claimants of four specific benefits could be entitled to an additional £749 per payment period, the DWP said. The highest figure of £749.80 is based on someone receiving the maximum award for both the daily living and mobility components.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs if you have both a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability and difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition.

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You can get PIP even if you’re working, have savings or are getting most other benefits. There are two parts to PIP: a daily living part - if you need help with everyday tasks and a mobility part - if you need help with getting around.

Whether you get one or both parts and how much you get depends on how difficult you find everyday tasks and getting around. Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is being replaced by other benefits. If you already get DLA, your claim might end.

You’ll get a letter telling you when this will happen and how you can apply for PIP or Adult Disability Payment. Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability or health condition severe enough that you need someone to help look after you.

There’s a different way to claim if you’re nearing the end of life (for example, because you have a life-limiting illness). With Carer's Allowance, you could get £81.90 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.

You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for. You do not get paid extra if you care for more than one person.