DWP to give some on PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance extra £326 a month

Individuals receiving disability benefits could be eligible for an additional £326 per month under certain conditions. This would include an extra £81.50 per week if you are also in receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance or Armed Forces Independence Payment.

These benefits pay a maximum of £737 every four weeks, so the severe disability top-up would increase this to £1,063 to cover the additional costs associated with living with long-term mental and physical health conditions. To qualify for the top-up, one must be on Pension Credit, a benefit for individuals over State Pension age and on a low income.

Approximately 1.4 million people are currently receiving Pension Credit, and another 880,000 are believed to be eligible but not claiming. The DWP is working to boost the uptake of Pension Credit as it restores access to the newly restricted Winter Fuel Payment.

DWP guidance indicates that Pension Credit tops up weekly income to £218.15 if you're single or a joint amount of £332.95 if you have a partner. Additional support is available for those with disabilities, caring responsibilities or those looking after children, reports Birmingham Live.

You could receive an extra £81.50 per week with your Pension Credit (which would be an additional £326 when the cash goes into your account every four weeks) if you receive any of the following:

An additional £45.60 is available for those who receive Carer's Allowance or Carer's Support Payment, or have claimed Carer's Allowance but are not receiving it due to another higher-paying benefit. If you're responsible for children or young people, an extra £66.29 per week could be yours for each child.

This increases to