Disabled people in Stamford & Rutland to receive £150 payment next month
It should start arriving in people's bank accounts from 20th September
If you receive disability benefits in Stamford and Rutland, then a one-off £150 payment will be automatically paid into your bank accounts later this month.
Around 6 million disabled people in the UK will receive the support from 20 September to help the cost of living crisis, the government has recently confirmed.
Those being paid a qualifying disability benefit will be paid automatically with the vast majority of those eligible expected to receive their one-off payment within a couple of weeks and by the beginning of October.
For those disabled people on low-incomes, this payment comes in addition to other cost-of-living payments totalling £650; £400 for all households to help with energy bills, and an extra £150 for properties in Council Tax bands A-D in England.
Cllr Lucy Stephenson, Leader of Rutland County Council said: “As we move into the colder months, the cost-of-living crisis is sure to have an impact on everyone, so it is welcome news that those on low income due to disability will receive some help to aid them through these unprecedented times."
“Rutland County Council is committed to supporting all residents through this crisis and we will be further promoting and encouraging those in need to take advantage of what we already offer by way of support. We will also continue to work closely with partners to establish what more we can do to help through these particularly difficult times.”
Full details relating to the one off disability payment can be found on the Government website.