DWP benefit and payment recipients to get Christmas bonus

The rising cost of living is impacting people in different ways, but soaring energy bills and hikes in the food shop are not good news for many. This is why many people will be looking towards their payments and benefits to provide them with support.Each year, the Government recognises those who are in receipt of forms of support through the Christmas Bonus.It is a one-off tax-free payment made around the festive season.The Christmas Bonus is paid to people who receive certain benefits or payments.They must have received the payments within what is known as the ‘qualifying week’.READ MORE: Pensioners could get 10 freebies and perks to save thousands DWP benefit and payment recipients to receive Christmas bonus this year – full list (Image: Getty)This is normally the first full week of December, so there is still time to apply for support and receive the bonus.Currently, the Christmas Bonus is worth £10 as a one-off payment.While this may not seem a lot, it could help towards a festive purchase, or simply put a small sum in someone’s back pocket this winter.Some have called for the Christmas Bonus to be uprated, but at present there do not seem to be any plans to do so.DON’T MISSState pension underpayments may mean women owed thousands [ANALYSIS]Amazon customers warned of dangerous phone call scam [WARNING]500,000 people set to miss out on potential 10.1% state pension rise [UPDATE] DWP: State pension recipients should be eligible for a Christmas Bonus (Image: EXPRESS)What is happening where you live? Find out by adding your postcode or visit InYourArea The full list of qualifying benefits and payments is as follows:Adult Disability PaymentArmed Forces Independence PaymentAttendance AllowanceCarer’s AllowanceChild Disability PaymentConstant Attendance Allowance (paid under Industrial Injuries or War Pensions schemes)Contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance (once the main phase of the benefit is entered after the first 13 weeks of claim)Disability Living AllowanceIncapacity Benefit at the long-term rateIndustrial Death Benefit (for widows or widowers)Mobility SupplementPension Credit – the guarantee elementPersonal Independence Payment (PIP)State pension (including Graduated Retirement Benefit)Severe Disablement Allowance (transitionally protected)Unemployability Supplement or Allowance (paid under Industrial Injuries or War Pensions schemes)War Disablement Pension at State Pension ageWar Widow’s PensionWidowed Mother’s AllowanceWidowed Parent’s AllowanceWidow’s Pension.