DWP Confirms No New Assessments for Eight Benefits Claimant Groups Under 'Right to Try' Rules Thursday, June 4, 2026 dwp pip universalcredit esa righttotry disability benefits workcapability volunteering assessment The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has clarified the application of the new ‘Right to Try’ regulations, assuring claimants that beginning paid work or volunteering will no longer automatically result in … Read More
New Mandatory Eyesight and Cognitive Tests Proposed for Drivers Over 70 in England Saturday, May 30, 2026 drivers eyesight cognitive road safety government licence elderly assessment renewal accidents The UK government is considering introducing two significant mandatory tests for drivers aged 70 and above across England. Currently, there are over 6.3 million full licence holders aged 70 and over in Great Britain, a number … Read More
Man with Asperger’s and Severe Anxiety Denied PIP Despite Needing Help with Basic Daily Tasks Saturday, May 23, 2026 pip disability asperger anxiety tribunal assessment mentalhealth benefits appeal support A man diagnosed with Asperger’s and extreme anxiety has been left devastated after being refused Personal Independence Payment (PIP) despite his inability to perform simple daily tasks without prompting. For six years, he had … Read More
DWP Announces £53 Weekly Cut for Some Universal Credit Claimants Friday, May 22, 2026 dwp universalcredit lcwra payments disability workcapability benefits claimants assessment policy The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a significant reduction in Universal Credit payments for certain claimants under the limited capacity for work and work-related activity (LCWRA) component. From April … 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 Announces Staggered Universal Credit Payment Increases Starting in June Monday, May 11, 2026 universalcredit dwp payments assessment increase benefits costofliving claimants inflation government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has clarified why some Universal Credit claimants will experience a delay in receiving their payment increase, with some not seeing the rise until June. As part of the government’s … Read More