Cost of Living Payments

The council is not responsible for implementing these plans and the council is not responsible for making the payment. 

Millions of the lowest-income households across the UK will get up to £1,350 from the government in 2023 and 2024 to help with the cost of living.

Exact payment windows will be announced closer to the time but are spread across a longer period to ensure a consistent support offering throughout the year. They will be broadly as follows for those on low income benefit or tax credits:

• £301 – first Cost of Living Payment during spring 2023 – already paid
• £150 – disability Cost of Living Payment during summer 2023 – already paid
• £300 – second Cost of Living Payment 31 October to 19 November 2023
• £300 – pensioners entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment Cost of Living Payment during winter 2023 to 2024
• £299 – third Cost of Living Payment during spring 2024

No need to apply

You will not be required to apply for these, they will be paid alongside your benefit payment/tax credit.

Cold Weather Payment

You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re getting certain benefits or support for mortgage interest. You’ll get a payment if the average temperature drops to 0 degrees Celsius or below for 7 days in a row. The scheme for 2023 to 2024 will open November 2023.

Most people are paid automatically if they qualify. 

If you are pregnant or have a child under 4 years old

You could be eligible for a Healthy Start Card if you are on qualifying benefits. With a Healthy Start Card you can buy fresh, frozen or tinned fruit and vege- tables, plain cows milk, fresh dried or tinned pulses, or infant formula based on cow’s milk suitable from birth, and access free vitamins.

Visit: www.healthystart.nhs.uk or call 0300 330 7010

You can also contact the council’s financial inclusion team on 01248 752 284 or email financialinclusion@ynysmon.llyw.cymru

They can check if you are eligible and help you complete the online form. 

If you are eligible a card will be posted out to you. It can be used in most shops in the UK and funds will be added to your card every 4 weeks.