Universal Credit, PIP and Pension Credit Easter Bank Holiday benefit payment dates | Personal Finance | Finance
Millions of people depend on state benefits to help them make ends meet.
Issued by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) these vital payments are usually paid at the same time every month.
However dates can change when it comes to public holidays like Christmas and Easter.
That’s because the money can’t be paid in when it falls on a Bank Holiday.
To help Britons prepare, the DWP has confirmed exactly which dates benefits will be paid next month.
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This also applies to attendance allowance, state pension and carer’s allowance.
In addition, anyone in receipt of jobseeker’s allowance, disability living allowance or employment and support allowance should be paid early if their usual payment date falls on a bank holiday.
Meanwhile, Britons are being reminded to do a benefits check every six month as millions are missing out on state benefits like Universal Credit and PIP.
Universal Credit could add up to £7,300 on top of someone’s household finances.
What are the 30 Universal Credit discounts available?
- Reduced council tax bills
- Capped water bills
- Half price bus
- Discounted rail fares
- Free or discounted gym membership
- Help with new job costs
- Warm Home Discount Scheme of £140 off fuel bills
- £25 in Cold Weather Payments
- Free or cheap broadband from TalkTalk, Virgin Media and BT
- Cheap BT phone calls
- Free prescriptions for people with zero income or those on a low income
- Free dental treatment
- Eye tests and discounted glasses
- Free school transport
- Free school meals
- Discounted childcare costs
- £150 towards school uniforms – dependent on the local authority
- £1,200 free cash as part of the Government’s Help to Save scheme
- Food vouchers for kids as part of the Healthy Start scheme
- Maternity grant up to £1,000
- Disabled Facilities Grant (up to £30,000) to make changes to a home
- Homeowners can apply for up to £10,000 to pay for a boiler
- Homeowners can get help to pay for double glazing as part of the Green Homes Scheme
- Up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payments
- Free wigs or fabric support provided by the NHS
- Free health travel costs
- Help with housing costs
- Help with funeral costs
- Bereavement support payments
- Reduced court fees.
