DWP Claimants Concerned Over Rejection Surge Following Access to Work Overhaul Friday, May 22, 2026 dwp accesstowork disability employment recruitment backlog support advocacy inclusion government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is addressing a significant backlog in its Access to Work scheme by recruiting 500 new staff members, a move confirmed by Labour Party cabinet member Pat McFadden. This recruitment … Read More
DWP’s Proposed PIP Review Changes Exclude Young Disabled People, Sparking Criticism Monday, May 18, 2026 dwp pip disability youngadults benefits assessment policy advocacy equality reviews The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has faced strong criticism over its planned changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reviews, which exclude young claimants under the age of 25. Under the new proposal, PIP … Read More
DWP Faces Criticism for Lack of Genuine Engagement in PIP Timms Review Friday, May 15, 2026 dwp pip timmsreview consultation disability benefits engagement advocacy inclusion socialcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under fire for failing to deliver on promises of a thorough consultation process as part of the ongoing Timms Review, which is assessing potential changes to the Personal … Read More
UK Tourists Stranded in Spain Due to New Passport Rules Impacting Dual Nationals Thursday, May 7, 2026 dualnationality passport travelban ryanair homeoffice uktravel mixedfamilies advocacy stranded immigration sport British travelers holding dual nationality are facing unexpected travel disruptions due to recent changes in the UK’s dual nationality rules. Sarah Schloegl, a Scottish mother from Aberdeen, found herself stranded in … Read More
The Midland Brothers Racing Against Time: Facing a 99% Chance of Inherited Dementia Wednesday, April 29, 2026 dementia ftd familial genetics marathon fundraising advocacy alzheimer research awareness sport Jordan and Cian Adams, two brothers from Redditch, face an overwhelming 99% chance of developing frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a devastating illness that has claimed the lives of 12 of their relatives. Now aged 30 and 25, … Read More
Birmingham Domestic Abuse Survivor Urges Employers to Act Before Tragedy Strikes Sunday, April 26, 2026 domesticabuse employers workplace support coercivecontrol awareness safety advocacy training security Five years after the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 became law, there remains no statutory requirement for UK employers to support employees experiencing domestic abuse. However, domestic abuse survivors and charities are urging … Read More