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
DWP Personal Independence Payment Claims See Sharp Decline in Success Rates Wednesday, January 14, 2026 pip dwp benefit claimants disability statistics reassessment awards successrate personalindependencepayment The success rate for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims, a key benefit administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has fallen sharply, raising concerns among claimants. According to the latest … Read More
£300 Cost of Living Support Payments Available for Surrey Households Not on DWP Benefits Monday, January 12, 2026 costofliving supportpayments surrey disability longtermillness carers financialaid householdsupportfund energybills foodcosts Starting Monday, thousands of Surrey households can apply for a £300 cost of living payment designed to help with food and energy expenses, even if they are not receiving other Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits. … Read More
Outrage as PIP Tribunal Judge Questions Validity of Claimant's ADHD Diagnosis Sunday, January 11, 2026 pip tribunal adhd diagnosis psychiatryuk nhs righttochoose disability benefits appeal A claimant undergoing a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) tribunal has reported upsetting experiences after the judge questioned the legitimacy of their ADHD diagnosis. The individual received their diagnosis from … Read More
Universal Credit Deadline Could Cost You Over £2,400 in Extra Payments Sunday, January 11, 2026 universalcredit disability benefits lcwra deadline dwp health claim payments welfare If you’re planning to apply for Universal Credit and have a health condition, disability, or long-term illness, there’s an urgent deadline you need to be aware of—missing it could cost you thousands of pounds. Universal … Read More