DWP Plans to Increase Face-to-Face Assessments for PIP and ESA Claimants Amid Concerns Tuesday, April 21, 2026 dwp pip esa assessments welfare disability claimants labour timms benefits The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to increase the number of face-to-face assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claimants, a move that has raised … Read More
DWP Offers 13 Additional Benefits to Personal Independence Payment Recipients Alongside Regular Payments Saturday, April 18, 2026 pip benefits dwp disability mobility support allowance mentalhealth carers financialaid Personal Independence Payment (PIP) supports people with long-term physical or mental health conditions, helping cover extra living costs due to difficulties with everyday tasks or mobility. According to the latest Department … Read More
Birmingham Man Imprisoned for Seven Years of Bullying and Abuse Towards Girlfriend Tuesday, April 14, 2026 abuse bullying domestic control financial prison birmingham moseley pip addiction Tarsam Singh, a 54-year-old man from Moseley, Birmingham, has been sentenced to over two years in prison after admitting to coercive and controlling behavior against his girlfriend over a seven-year period. The victim, a … 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
DWP Calls on PIP Claimants to Provide Evidence in Comprehensive Review Thursday, April 9, 2026 dwp pip review disability benefits claimants accessibility independence assessment socialsecurity The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched an important call for evidence on the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), seeking input from claimants and stakeholders alike. Under the Labour government, … Read More