13 h. ago DWP text warning for PIP and Universal Credit claimants among potential targets

Millions of benefit claimants could be at risk of being targeted by malicious actors among a new warning from the DWP

Events

13 h. ago People on PIP never need to report any of these six changes to the DWP

Not every change in circumstances will affect your entitlement to PIP or see payments paused.

Politics

29 h. ago DWP boost as 402,000 PIP claimants could be entitled to more cash

The Department for Work and Pension says that 402,500 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants are not receiving the correct amount

Politics

37 h. ago Half a million Brits missing out on PIP cash as DWP warns of unclaimed benefit surge

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) helps people with some of the additional costs that can come with a long-term health condition or disability, but changes need to be reported to the DWP

Events

55 h. ago New DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial date.

Events

58 h. ago New DWP fraud and error report finds people on PIP may be due more money

More than a tenth of all 3.7 million PIP claimants could be on the wrong level of award due to a change in their circumstances.

Politics

61 h. ago DWP measures to stop people fraudulently claiming monthly PIP of up to £749

DWP said £330 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system last year.

Economics

3 d. ago Voices: I went to a DwP benefit cut consultation: Here’s what I found

Attendees were told how important their views were – but it speaks volumes that we were handed leaflets with the number of the Samaritans on it, writes James Moore

Politics

3 d. ago DWP to reform PIP payments next year – full list of those who will keep benefit

The DWP has provided a new update on the forthcoming changes to PIP, which will provide crucial financial support to two groups of claimants

Politics

4 d. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,130 every month

Disability benefits such as PIP or ADP do not count towards the benefit cap.

Economics

5 d. ago PIP: controversial voucher allowance update as DWP reforms threaten UK support claim payments for millions

Plans to limit disability benefits to vouchers and grants have sparked outrage 🧾

Economics

5 d. ago Nearly 9,000 people on PIP currently challenging DWP payment award decision

The process for challenging a PIP award decision can take up to 13 months to complete.

Events

5 d. ago DWP confirms exact number of years to assess all PIP claimants under new eligibility rules

DWP estimates that by 2036/37, 440,000 claimants will no longer qualify for the Daily Living component of PIP.

Politics

7 d. ago DWP full list of PIP groups most likely to lose payments under new rules

The DWP has now conducted analysis of PIP claimants who did not score four points in at least one daily living activity in 18 of the most common disabling conditions

Politics

8 d. ago DWP confirms people born after certain year will avoid tough PIP changes

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that people born in certain years will avoid tough new PIP changes after ministers agreed to exempt pensioners

Politics

8 d. ago NHS alert over 'lifelong condition' that affects the brain and spinal cord

Around 150,000 people are living with the condition in the UK, while a further 7,100 are newly diagnosed each year

Events

8 d. ago When 'light touch' PIP claimants can expect to see changes amid DWP reforms

The DWP has confirmed a change in the way it deals with PIP claims, even those whose benefit claims are rarely reviewed

Politics

9 d. ago PIP claimants born in these years will be spared tough DWP changes amid cuts

The Labour Government has confirmed who will be affected by the tough new rules which are being introduced – with millions of people set to be affected by the changes

Politics

9 d. ago 700,000 PIP claimants won't be affected by DWP changes despite change

Pensions Minister, Sir Stephen Timms, addressed concerns of how proposed changes to PIP will affect pensioners

Politics

9 d. ago People on PIP most at risk of losing payments under new DWP welfare reforms

DWP analysis breaks down 18 most-claimed PIP conditions and daily living scores below four points.

Economics