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<p>The Government recognises that the rising cost of living has presented additional
financial challenges to many people, and especially to the most vulnerable members
of society, such as people living with cancer. That is why the Government is taking
decisive action to get households through this winter, while ensuring we act in a
fiscally responsible way.</p><p /><p>People who are living with cancer and in receipt
of extra-costs disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) will receive a one-off Disability Cost of Living
Payment of £150 from 20th September, to help with the rising cost of living. The DWP
has already processed around 6 million such payments. This payment can be received
in addition to the other £650 Cost of Living Payment for households on means-tested
benefits that was announced as part of the same package. Individuals who have limited
or no ability to work because of their disability or health condition, and are in
receipt of means-tested benefits such as income-related Employment and Support Allowance
or the Universal Credit Health top up, are eligible for this support.</p><p> </p><p>People
living with cancer will also benefit from other forms of non-means-tested support
which the Government is providing to assist with household energy bills. We have taken
decisive action to support millions of households with rising energy costs this winter
through the Energy Price Guarantee, which limits the price suppliers can charge customers
for units of gas and electricity.</p><p>In addition to the Energy Price Guarantee,
millions of the most vulnerable households will receive further support this year
through the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme. The £150 Council Tax rebate will also
mean that all households in Council Tax bands A-D will receive a rebate, and 99% of
eligible households have already received this. Lastly, to support households who
need further help or who are not eligible for elements of the wider package of support,
the Government is also providing an extra £500 million of local support to help with
the cost of essentials until the end of March 2023, via the Household Support Fund.</p><p>
</p><p>We are continuing to keep the situation under review and are focusing support
on the most vulnerable whilst ensuring we act in a fiscally responsible way.</p>
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