'I'm on PIP but some people think I’m getting money for nothing' Saturday, February 14, 2026 pip disability benefits fraud support stigma investigation dwp claimants disabilitycosts A disabled woman has opened up about the unexpected reactions she’s faced since being awarded Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Though many initially seemed supportive when she applied, some now appear “put out” that she … Read More
EastEnders Star Rita Simons Opens Up About Living with Scoliosis Thursday, February 12, 2026 eastenders ritasimons scoliosis health spine disability awareness bbc soapopera courage EastEnders star Rita Simons has courageously revealed her struggle with scoliosis, a condition few fans knew she experienced. At 48, the actress, beloved for portraying Roxy Mitchell on the BBC soap, shared the physical and … Read More
PIP Claimants Given Timeline for DWP Payment Rule Review Saturday, February 7, 2026 pip dwp disability benefits review eligibility government legislation disabilitybenefits socialsecurity An ongoing review into Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is set to deliver its findings this autumn, providing crucial updates for claimants concerned about potential benefit cuts. PIP, a disability benefit worth up to £187 … Read More
PIP Claimant Granted Additional Tribunal After Legal Errors Found Saturday, February 7, 2026 pip tribunal appeal benefits law disability claimant justice healthcare socialsecurity A claimant seeking Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was awarded an additional tribunal after a judge identified legal errors in their initial hearing, highlighting challenges within the benefit appeal system. The claimant … Read More
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