The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it will pay a severe disability top-up of £81.50 a week to those who are also getting some benefits

The new severe disability top-up has been in place since January 24 and is worth an extra £81.50 a week if you are also receiving PIP, DLA, ADP or Attendance Allowance

The DWP is offering an extra £81.50 per week to some people who are getting PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance and other benefits

Six PIP health conditions most likely to get £737 payments for five years or more have been revealed.

A petition has been set up by one woman calling for the UK Government to increase the annual £10 Christmas Bonus payment in line with inflation

New data from the Department for Work and Pensions shows that more than 1.5 million PIP claimants have been granted an award for five years or more

For certain groups of people, a £737.20 cash award is available from the benefits department .

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will soon issue its annual Christmas bonus to millions of people claiming certain benefits - all you need to know

The DWP will soon pay out its Christmas bonus to everyone who is claiming a relevant benefit payment - but how much is it worth, and when will it be sent?

There is no set date it will arrive, as the DWP issues cash to help top you up before December 25.

The data indicates that at the end of July, some 1,501,215 people have an ongoing award for a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

The data indicates that at the end of July, some 1,501,215 people have an ongoing award for a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition

Additional amounts of Pension Credit can be paid if someone is also on disability benefits, is a carer or is responsible for children

To be eligible for a hardship payment, you must have been sanctioned and had your Universal Credit payment reduced at 100% of your standard allowance (50% or more if you’re in a couple).

New data shows the DWP has given more than 1.5 million Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants - (42.4%) of all 3.6million claimants - an award for five years or longer

For new applicants and those whose claims are being reviewed, these are the eight possible PIP payment combinations ahead of reforms due next spring

The Work and Pensions Secretary has confirmed a 1.7 per cent rise in disability benefits, including PIP, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance.

The DWP says over 22 million individuals across the UK are claiming at least one benefit from the benefits department.

More than seven million people in England, Scotland and Wales are recorded as receiving support through the DWP's Universal Credit