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. …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
A 20-year-old woman has reached out for advice after her Personal Independence Payments (PIP) were abruptly stopped, even after she disclosed new medical diagnoses. Initially awarded PIP in 2023 due to autism, ADHD, major …
A woman living with rheumatoid arthritis has spoken out about the dangers and harassment she faces from e-scooter and e-bike users while walking on the footpath. She revealed that near-collisions have forced her to step into …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed plans to reduce Universal Credit (UC) payments, resulting in a loss of £2,652 per year for claimants. These cuts are scheduled to take effect from April 6, 2026, under …
Solihull Council planners have refused retrospective permission for an extensive extension at a Shirley home, citing concerns over excessive development raised by neighbours and councillors. The property on Ufton Close had …
If you live with one of 19 specific NHS-recognised health conditions, you may be eligible for up to £812 through the Department for Work and Pensions' Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This benefit is designed to help …
Waiting a year for a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) tribunal hearing has left many claimants wondering, “How much longer will the wait be?” It’s a common frustration. While tribunal wait times vary by region, delays of …