The November cost of living once-off payments have just started being paid, but long-term social welfare recipients are in line for a double payment of their scheme in December

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging households to check eligibility for additional financial support available between now and the end of March.

As part of the Winter Fuel Payments, state pensioners eligible are set to receive either £200 or £300.

Here are four DWP payments set to be paid in December and explained who will be eligible for them, the criteria, and when people should expect the cash to be paid into their accounts

While the electricity credit is being applied to accounts from this month, the date you actually see it on your bill could vary - it should be applied before the end of the year