double payment on illness benefit

[paddyjnr]

My wife and I, both on illness benefit received double payments this week and I don't think we are entitled to it, what do I do next if it is the case?

 

[Welfarite]

They haver paid 'double week' as no payment will issue Xmas week.

 

[tml]

Think this is the annual "Christmas Bonus" from the SW, my mam got an extra weeks payment also (carers allowance)

 

[Welfarite]

Think this is the annual "Christmas Bonus" from the SW, my mam got an extra weeks payment also (carers allowance)

Only long-term payments (such as Carer's but not Illness Benefit) get 'Christmas bonus'.

 

[tml]

I stand corrected!!!

 

[paddyjnr]

Thanks for the speedy response folks

 

[fobs]

We were wondering the same thing! THanks for the info.

 

[bond-007]

Not everyone got the double week this week, I assume some will get it next week.

 

[gipimann]

The double week payment on Illness Benefit varies depending on how long it has been in payment and how often certificates are sent in.

 

[Mullhawk]

is there any double payment due for jobseeker's benefit ??

 

[gipimann]

There will be a double payment during the week before Christmas. Note that this isn't a bonus, just 2 weeks payment together to cover the week between Christmas and New Year.