DWP Increases Remote Benefits Awards, Halving In-Person Assessments for Disabled Claimants Monday, February 2, 2026 dwp pip benefits assessments disability remote labour government claimants healthcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has significantly reduced the number of face-to-face assessments for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), opting instead for remote evaluations. Since the last general election, … Read More
State Pensioners Missing Out on Tax-Free £5,740 Attendance Allowance from DWP Sunday, February 1, 2026 attendance allowance pensioners dwp tax-free benefits disability care underclaimed support Millions of state pensioners eligible for the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Attendance Allowance are missing out on tax-free payments worth up to £5,740 each year. According to MoneySavingExpert (MSE.com) and Policy … Read More
'Bladder Problems Leave Me Housebound, Yet DWP Denies My PIP Claim' Sunday, February 1, 2026 bladder pip dwp benefits disability health independence incontinence appeal support A parent has opened up about the challenges they face living with severe bladder problems that make it almost impossible to leave their home for extended periods. These health issues have deeply impacted their independence … Read More
Certain State Pensioners to Receive £150 Cost of Living Bonus This February Saturday, January 31, 2026 pensioners energy warmhomediscount costofliving winter government benefits electricity support energybills This winter, some of the most financially vulnerable pensioners will receive a £150 cost of living bonus from the Government to help ease their energy expenses. Low-income seniors who qualify for the Warm Home Discount (WHD) … Read More
I'm on Universal Credit – How to Claim a Free £150 Clothing Allowance and Other Benefits Friday, January 30, 2026 universalcredit benefits reimbursement workclothes nhs travelsupport grants discounts hardshippayments financialaid A Universal Credit claimant has revealed a little-known benefit that could help many people on Universal Credit by reimbursing them up to £150 on work clothing—and that’s not all. Ray-Naomi, who recently used this … Read More
She cheated DWP out of £70,000 by faking terminal illness Thursday, January 29, 2026 fraud benefits dwp cancer scam prison fake medical deception crime Sarah Yarwood, 39, has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after defrauding the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) of £70,000 by falsely claiming she was terminally ill with cancer. She deceived the authorities … Read More