Millions of individuals claiming certain benefits can anticipate a bonus payment around Christmas .

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) pays out a Christmas bonus worth £10 each year. This is typically paid in the first full week of December, but it may take until January to arrive.

Those who claim benefits such as Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit and Personal Independence Payment will be eligible for the automatic payment, reports the Mirror .

To receive the Christmas bonus, you must be receiving one of the following benefits during the "qualifying week", usually the first full week of December:

Adult Disability Payment

Armed Forces Independence Payment.

Attendance Allowance.

Carer's Allowance.

Child Disability Payment.

Constant Attendance Allowance (paid under Ind

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