'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
DWP Provides Key Update on the Future of PIP Payments for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions Friday, January 30, 2026 dwp pip disability arthritis musculoskeletal review welfare disabilityrights assessment inclusion The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant update regarding the future of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) for two prevalent health conditions: arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders. … Read More
DWP Faces Criticism Over Lack of Data on Impact of Access to Work Reductions Friday, January 23, 2026 dwp accesstowork disability employment benefits jobloss support disabledpeople policy government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under scrutiny after acknowledging it does not monitor how many disabled benefits claimants have lost or are at risk of losing their jobs following cuts to Access to Work support. … Read More
Dismay as Key Disability Access Upgrades Axed at Birmingham’s Small Heath Station Tuesday, January 20, 2026 disability accessibility birmingham railway smallheath rnib transport inclusion government funding Campaigners have expressed strong disappointment after a crucial disability access scheme at Birmingham’s Small Heath railway station was cancelled due to budget constraints. The station had been included among 50 locations … Read More
Single Mother and Disabled Daughter Found Dead at Home in Tragic Case Wednesday, January 14, 2026 inquest mentalhealth disability caregiving socialisolation salford carbonmonoxide childprotection supportservices tragedy An inquest has opened following the tragic deaths of Martina Karos, 42, and her eight-year-old daughter, Eleni Edwards, who was severely disabled. The mother and daughter were discovered deceased at their home in Salford on … Read More
Delays Leave Some Disabled Benefit Claimants Waiting Over a Year for PIP Payments Wednesday, January 14, 2026 pip dwp disability benefits delays poverty claimants welfare reform debt Many claimants of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a benefit intended to help disabled individuals with the extra costs of daily living and mobility, are facing delays of over a year to receive their payments from the … Read More