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Western Telegraph
7 days ago
- Business
- Western Telegraph
DWP benefits and pensions changes August bank holiday 2025
August 25, 2025, is a bank holiday where payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won't be made. If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment on either day, you may find you receive it early. If your payment is due on a different day, it will arrive in your account as normal and the amount you are due to be paid will remain the same. When a payment date falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, then the Department for Work and Pensions says the claimant is generally paid on the working day before, but this can vary. Most payments due on Monday, August 25, 2025, will instead be made early, with most arriving on Friday, August 22. These are the benefits that may be affected by the bank holiday weekend: Attendance Allowance Carer's Allowance Child Benefit Disability Living Allowance Employment and Support Allowance Income Support Jobseeker's Allowance Pension Credit Personal Independence Payment (PIP) State pension Tax Credits Universal Credit While you may be paid earlier in some cases, the money will also have to last you longer, as payment dates will return to normal afterwards. Recommended reading: The DWP confirmed the early payment policy on its official website, stating: 'If your payment date is on a weekend or a bank holiday, you'll usually be paid on the working day before.' While the amount being paid out will stay the same, experts are warning that the earlier date could throw off people's budgeting, especially as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. The two remaining bank holidays for 2025 fall on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Wales Online
12-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
The 23 health conditions that qualify you for £368 payment and seven things you need to know
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a caution that individuals might be missing out on significant financial aid. The DWP currently provides employment and support allowance (ESA) to an estimated 1.7 million people across the UK. This benefit is intended to help with extra costs if you have a disability or health condition that limits your ability to work. You can apply for 'new-style' ESA if you are below state pension age, have a disability or health condition that affects your ability to work, and have been either employed or self-employed and paid enough National Insurance contributions typically in the last two to three years. New-style ESA cannot be claimed alongside jobseeker's allowance or statutory sick pay, but it can be claimed concurrently with universal credit. However, if you receive both benefits, your universal credit payment will be reduced by the amount you get for new-style ESA. A variety of conditions could make you eligible for ESA. Here is everything you need to know about ESA including how much you could receive, which health conditions qualify, and how to claim the money. How do I apply for ESA and which conditions qualify? You can submit your application for ESA online here or by calling 0800 055 6688. The following information will be required for the application: your National Insurance number your bank or building society account number and sort code (you can use a friend or family member's account if you do not have one) your doctor's name, address, and telephone number a fit note (sometimes called a 'sick note' or a 'statement of fitness for work') if you've not been able to work for more than seven days in a row because of a disability or health condition details of your income if you're working the date your statutory sick pay (SSP) ends if you're claiming it Once you've submitted your application, you'll be contacted via phone and given instructions on when and where to submit your evidence. During the assessment period of your claim, which typically lasts 13 weeks, you'll usually receive the 'assessment rate'. If there's potential for future employment, you'll be placed in the work-related activity group. Otherwise, you'll be allocated to the support group. Full list of Employment and Support Allowance rates increasing from April 2025: Personal Allowances Single under 25: £71.70 to £72.90 Single 25 or over: £90.50 to £92.05 Lone parent under 18: £71.70 to £72.90 Lone parent 18 or over: £90.50 to £92.05 Couple Both under 18: £71.70 to £72.90 Both under 18 with child: £108.30 to £110.15 Both under 18 (main phase): £90.50 to £92.05 Both under 18 with child (main phase): £142.25 to £144.65 One 18 or over, one under 18 (certain conditions apply): £142.25 to £144.65 Both over 18: £142.25 to £144.65 Claimant under 25, partner under 18: £71.70 to £72.90 Claimant 25 or over, partner under 18: £90.50 to £92.05 Claimant (main phase), partner under 18: £90.50 to £92.05 Premiums Enhanced disability – single: £20.85 to £21.20 Enhance disability – couple: £29.75 to £30.25 Severe disability Single: £81.50 to £82.90 Couple (lower rate): £81.50 to £82.90 Couple (higher rate): £163.00 to £165.80 Carer: £45.60 to £46.40 Pensioner Single with work-related activity component: £91.70 to £98.50 Single with support component: £79.95 to £86.55 Single with no component: £127.65 to £135.05 Couple with work-related activity component: £154.75 to £165.40 Couple with support component: £143.00 to £153.45 Couple with no component: £190.70 to £201.95 Components Work-related activity: £35.95 to £36.55 Support: £47.70 to £48.50 ESA payments are made every two weeks. For example, if you're single and over 25 it adds up to £368.20 over four weeks. If you're part of the support group and receive income-related ESA, you're also eligible for the enhanced disability premium. You might also be eligible for the severe disability premium. These are additional amounts added to your ESA. Which medical conditions qualify for ESA? According to DWP data, there are 23 categories of medical conditions that could potentially make you eligible for ESA. These include: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Neoplasms Diseases of the blood and blood forming organs and certain diseases involving the immune mechanism Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases Mental and behavioural disorders Diseases of the nervous system Diseases of the eye and adnexa Diseases of the ear and mastoid process Diseases of the circulatory system Diseases of the respiratory system Diseases of the digestive system Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous system Disease of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue Diseases of the genito-urinary system Pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period Congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities Symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings not elsewhere classified Injury, poisoning, and certain other consequences of external causes External causes of morbidity and mortality Factors influencing health status and contact with health services Codes for special purposes Unknown or claimants without diagnosis on the system Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find out what's happening near you
Wales Online
10-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
DWP confirms 23 medical conditions to get £368 payment and seven things you need
DWP confirms 23 medical conditions to get £368 payment and seven things you need The DWP provides employment and support allowance to around 1.7 million people in the UK. The benefit is designed to help you with extra costs if you have a disability or health condition that affects your ability to work. (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne ) The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning that individuals could be missing out on substantial financial support. The DWP currently provides employment and support allowance (ESA) to an estimated 1.7 million people across the UK. This benefit is designed to assist with additional costs if you have a disability or health condition that restricts your ability to work. You can apply for 'new-style' ESA if you are below state pension age, have a disability or health condition that impacts your ability to work, and have been either employed or self-employed and paid enough National Insurance contributions typically in the last two to three years. New-style ESA cannot be claimed alongside jobseeker's allowance or statutory sick pay, but it can be claimed concurrently with universal credit. However, if you receive both benefits, your universal credit payment will be reduced by the amount you get for new-style ESA. A range of conditions could make you eligible for ESA. Here is everything you need to know about ESA including how much you could receive, which health conditions qualify, and how to claim the money. How do I apply for ESA and which conditions qualify? You can submit your application for ESA online here or by calling 0800 055 6688. The following information will be required for the application: your National Insurance number your bank or building society account number and sort code (you can use a friend or family member's account if you do not have one) your doctor's name, address, and telephone number a fit note (sometimes called a 'sick note' or a 'statement of fitness for work') if you've not been able to work for more than seven days in a row because of a disability or health condition details of your income if you're working the date your statutory sick pay (SSP) ends if you're claiming it Article continues below Once you've submitted your application, you'll be contacted via phone and given instructions on when and where to submit your evidence. During the assessment period of your claim, which typically lasts 13 weeks, you'll usually receive the 'assessment rate'. If there's potential for future employment, you'll be placed in the work-related activity group. Otherwise, you'll be allocated to the support group. Full list of Employment and Support Allowance rates increasing from April 2025: Personal Allowances Single under 25: £71.70 to £72.90 Single 25 or over: £90.50 to £92.05 Lone parent under 18: £71.70 to £72.90 Lone parent 18 or over: £90.50 to £92.05 Couple Both under 18: £71.70 to £72.90 Both under 18 with child: £108.30 to £110.15 Both under 18 (main phase): £90.50 to £92.05 Both under 18 with child (main phase): £142.25 to £144.65 One 18 or over, one under 18 (certain conditions apply): £142.25 to £144.65 Both over 18: £142.25 to £144.65 Claimant under 25, partner under 18: £71.70 to £72.90 Claimant 25 or over, partner under 18: £90.50 to £92.05 Claimant (main phase), partner under 18: £90.50 to £92.05 Premiums Enhanced disability – single: £20.85 to £21.20 Enhance disability – couple: £29.75 to £30.25 Severe disability Single: £81.50 to £82.90 Couple (lower rate): £81.50 to £82.90 Couple (higher rate): £163.00 to £165.80 Carer: £45.60 to £46.40 Pensioner Single with work-related activity component: £91.70 to £98.50 Single with support component: £79.95 to £86.55 Single with no component: £127.65 to £135.05 Couple with work-related activity component: £154.75 to £165.40 Couple with support component: £143.00 to £153.45 Couple with no component: £190.70 to £201.95 Components Work-related activity: £35.95 to £36.55 Support: £47.70 to £48.50 ESA payments are made every two weeks. For example, if you're single and over 25 it adds up to £368.20 over four weeks. If you're part of the support group and receive income-related ESA, you're also eligible for the enhanced disability premium. You might also be eligible for the severe disability premium. These are additional amounts added to your ESA. Which medical conditions qualify for ESA? According to DWP data, there are 23 categories of medical conditions that could potentially make you eligible for ESA. These include: (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne ) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Neoplasms Diseases of the blood and blood forming organs and certain diseases involving the immune mechanism Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases Mental and behavioural disorders Diseases of the nervous system Diseases of the eye and adnexa Diseases of the ear and mastoid process Diseases of the circulatory system Diseases of the respiratory system Diseases of the digestive system Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous system Disease of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue Diseases of the genito-urinary system Pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period Congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities Symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings not elsewhere classified Injury, poisoning, and certain other consequences of external causes External causes of morbidity and mortality Factors influencing health status and contact with health services Codes for special purposes Unknown or claimants without diagnosis on the system Article continues below
South Wales Argus
26-04-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
DWP benefits and pensions changes May Bank holiday 2025
Both Monday May 5 and Monday May 26 are bank holidays where payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won't be made. If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment on either day, you may find you receive it early. When a payment date falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, then the Department for Work and Pensions says the claimant is generally paid on the working day before. Payments due on the first bank holiday on Monday 5 May will now be made on Friday 2 May, while payments due on Monday 26 May will be made on Friday 23 May. If your payment is due on a different day, it will arrive in your account as normal and the amount you are due to be paid will remain the same. These are the benefits that may be affected by the two May bank holiday weekends: Attendance Allowance Carer's Allowance Child Benefit Disability Living Allowance Employment and Support Allowance Income Support Jobseeker's Allowance Pension Credit Personal Independence Payment (PIP) State pension Tax Credits Universal Credit While you may be paid earlier in some cases, the money will also have to last you longer, as payment dates will return to normal afterwards. Recommended reading: How about other bank holidays in 2025? These are the bank holidays in 2025, and the expected payment dates. (Image: DWP) Public holidays in Scotland and Northern Ireland Your payment might be delayed if the bank is closed for a public holiday on the day HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) pays you. Local holidays in Scotland Your payment might be delayed because of local holidays if you live in the following places: Glasgow - local holiday on 29 September Edinburgh - local holiday on 15 September Dundee - local holiday on 6 October Check with your bank for the date you'll get your payment.
