Dwp warning to anyone who claims at least one benefit to act before wednesday

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a call to all benefit claimants to conduct a "double check" before Wednesday. The department used its X Twitter handle to

relay an important alert to benefits recipients, cautioning them about the upcoming changes in payment dates, reports Birmingham Live. "Changes to benefits payments. With the spring

bank holiday falling on Monday, May 26, you will receive most payments on Friday 23 instead." This announcement clarified that benefits such as Child Benefit are typically paid on an

alternate date when they coincide with a bank holiday. Presently, there are 24 million individuals claiming at least one DWP benefit. The DWP advised: "You can double check yours on

http://GOV.UK. If your payment date is on a weekend or a bank holiday you'll usually be paid on the working day before. This may be different for Child Benefit." Claimants

expecting certain benefits on Monday, May 26, should anticipate receiving their payments earlier on Friday, May 23, including Universal Credit, State pension, Pension credit, Child Benefit,

Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Attendance Allowance, Carer's Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Income Support, and Jobseeker's Allowance.

In April 2025, benefits were subject to a 1.7 per cent increase, following a move by the then Labour Party-led government. However, recipients have been cautioned that this increment might

not be reflected in their forthcoming payment due to the latest assessment period commencing from April 7. This implies that some claimants might not see their increased rate until around

June. The state pension has risen by 4.1%, in accordance with the triple lock rules, meaning that pensioners now receive £230.25 weekly. Universal Credit will be raised for single

individuals aged 25 and above. This adjustment will be implemented between 2026 and 2027, with the benefit increasing by over £7 per week. If your payment hasn't arrived as expected,

you can ring the DWP helpline on 0800 328 5644. You can also lodge a complaint online if your payment is late or missing. If you're on a low income or require assistance with your

living costs, then you could be eligible for Universal Credit. To claim, you must reside in the UK, be aged 18 or over (with some exceptions if you're 15 to 17), be below State Pension

age, and have £16,000 or less in cash, savings and investments.