State Pensioners with Back Pain Eligible for Up to £114 Extra Weekly from DWP Wednesday, April 15, 2026 pensioners backpain dwp attendanceallowance benefits disability health supervision claiming welfare State pensioners experiencing chronic back pain may be entitled to an additional benefit payment of up to £114.60 per week from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Many individuals with common health conditions remain … Read More
DWP to Demand Repayments from Thousands of Unpaid Carers During Overhaul Monday, April 13, 2026 carers dwp overpayments repayments carersallowance reassessment government support disability policy Thousands of unpaid carers are facing repayment demands from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as part of an ongoing overhaul of Carer’s Allowance. Although tens of thousands of carers affected by confusing guidance … Read More
DWP Cuts Universal Credit Health Element, Reducing Support for Disabled Claimants by £50 a Week Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp universalcredit disability cuts benefits employment lcwra poverty socialcare welfare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced significant cuts to the Universal Credit health element, affecting thousands of disabled claimants. Starting Monday, new Universal Credit claimants assessed as having … Read More
I Learned 3 Key Lessons While Informing the DWP of a Change of Circumstance — Remember, You Know Your Needs Best Sunday, April 12, 2026 dwp pip benefits claimant assessment mandatoryreconsideration disability advocacy healthcare process A benefit claimant has come forward to share their positive experience reporting a change of circumstance to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). Motivated by the overly negative and anxiety-inducing accounts they had … Read More
DWP Introduces 'Right to Try' Rule for Three Key Benefits to Support Disabled Workers Friday, April 10, 2026 dwp benefits disability employment universalcredit esa pip volunteering socialsecurity policy The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled its new ‘Right to Try’ plan, a significant reform designed to encourage people receiving certain benefits to engage in work or volunteering without the fear of losing … Read More
People with 9 Medical Conditions Can Reduce Council Tax to Zero Amid Rising Bills Thursday, April 9, 2026 counciltax severementalimpairment dementia benefits disability martinlewis discount medicaldiagnosis taxrelief cognitivedisorders Council tax rates are set to increase from April 2026, but individuals living with certain medical conditions could see their bills reduced—or even eliminated. To qualify for these discounts, a formal diagnosis from a doctor … Read More