DWP Activates Cold Weather Payments for 21 English Counties Thursday, January 8, 2026 dwp coldweather payments england housing benefits freezing temperature postcodes support The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has triggered Cold Weather Payments across 21 counties in England in response to sustained low temperatures. More than 700,000 households spanning 697 postcode areas throughout the … Read More
New £90 Cost of Living Payments Available for UK Households Starting Thursday Wednesday, January 7, 2026 costofliving kent householdsupport energyvouchers foodvouchers governmentaid benefits incomesupport application financialassistance Kent County Council will begin accepting applications for new £90 Cost of Living payments starting at midday on Thursday, January 8. This support comes through the Labour Party government’s Household Support Fund, … Read More
Why DWP Cold Weather Payments Are Being Paid in West Midlands but Not Birmingham Tuesday, January 6, 2026 cold weather payments dwp birmingham westmidlands temperature metoffice benefits forecast The reason Birmingham has yet to receive Cold Weather Payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been clarified. The government issues £25 payments to eligible households when temperatures are forecast to be … Read More
19 NHS Health Conditions Qualify for £812 PIP Payment Sunday, January 4, 2026 nhs pip disability benefits dwp healthcare support accessibility mentalhealth physicalhealth If you live with one of 19 specific NHS-recognised health conditions, you may be eligible for up to £812 through the Department for Work and Pensions' Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This benefit is designed to help … Read More
'I’ve Been Waiting a Year for My PIP Tribunal – How Much Longer Will It Take?' Saturday, January 3, 2026 pip tribunal appeal dwp waiting disability benefits evidence delay justice Waiting a year for a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) tribunal hearing has left many claimants wondering, “How much longer will the wait be?” It’s a common frustration. While tribunal wait times vary by region, delays of … Read More
Nine Million Pensioners to Receive Winter Fuel Payments; Urged to Check for Six-Digit Code in Bank Statements Wednesday, December 31, 2025 pensioners winterfuelpayment income eligibility government taxation benefits statepension finance payments This winter, nearly nine million pensioners across England and Wales are set to receive Winter Fuel Payments, aimed at helping with heating costs during the colder months. The government has extended eligibility to include … Read More