DWP benefits and pensions: March 2024 dates for benefits, Universal Credit and pensions

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. DWP payment dates and key money information for March 2024 Here is a brief overview of the state financial support available to low-income families this March and the dates on which benefits recipients can expect their money to be paid out: Benefits going out as usual The usual benefits and pensions payments will be going out mostly as normal in March. These are: Universal Credit State pension Pension credit Disability living allowance Personal independence payment Attendance allowance Carer’s allowance Employment support allowance Income support Jobseeker’s allowance However, if your payment date falls on Good Friday, you should receive your expected payment the day before. This payment follows several others made throughout 2023: £301 – First cost of living payment – issued between 25 April and 17 May £150 – Disability payment – issued between 20 June and 4 July £300 – Second cost of living payment – issued between 31 October and 19 November for most people £300 – Pensioner payment – issued November 2023 If you believe you were eligible for these payments but did not receive them, you should contact the DWP. Other help available as cost of living payments end Local council assistance In the spring Budget, Jeremy Hunt confirmed the Household Support Fund would be extended for 6 months beyond the original 31 March deadline.