https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/idchecks/Recent content in idchecks on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 07 Jun 2026 21:34:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/universal-credit-id-checks-deemed-humiliating-amid-calls-for-dwp-reform/Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:34:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/universal-credit-id-checks-deemed-humiliating-amid-calls-for-dwp-reform/A growing parliamentary petition is urging the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to halt the mandatory identity verification checks imposed on Universal Credit claimants. Many individuals have described these ID checks as “humiliating,” pointing to the emotional distress and privacy concerns associated with the process. Claimants often must submit sensitive personal information online or through other means, a requirement that has sparked criticism over its impact on vulnerable users. Advocates argue that this system adds unnecessary stress during already challenging times for those dependent on government support.