11 h. ago DWP PIP payments could unlock extra benefits for health issues and disabilities

But the DWP says you need to confirm eligibility

Politics

59 h. ago DWP confirms full list of 178 medical conditions that qualify for up to £749

The most recent government data, published last week, shows there are currently 3,744,671 PIP claims in the UK as of April 2025.

Economics

3 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment: DWP confirms pensioner groups who don't get 2025 heating allowance payments

Some pensioners could miss out on vital winter support 💷

Economics

4 d. ago DWP Winter Fuel Payment full list of those eligible for up to £300

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed how much pensioners can expect to receive in their Winter Fuel Payment this year - here's everything you need to know

Economics

4 d. ago DWP confirms date state pensioners can claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment

The winter fuel payment gives between £100 and £300 to people over the State Pension age to help with heating costs

Economics

4 d. ago DWP confirms PIP review could impact Motability and Blue Badge entitlements

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed eligibility for the mobility part of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be reviewed alongside the daily living element, as part of the UK Government's welfare reforms

Politics

4 d. ago DWP PIP assessment changes confirmed for new and existing claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the majority of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments are being carried out over the phone

Politics

5 d. ago DWP confirms full list of 178 medical conditions that qualify for up to £749 a month payment

The latest government data has revealed the full list of medical conditions eligible for Personal Independence Payments

Economics

5 d. ago Claims for £300 DWP payment will be available from this date

The DWP has confirmed that people over the State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can do so by post from 15 September and over the phone from 15 October

Economics

5 d. ago DWP confirms over 5,000 investigators tackling tax and benefit fraud

DWP is reviewing sample claims of State Pension, PIP and four other benefits for fraud or errors before April.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP confirms full list of those who will get £300 Winter Fuel Payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that over nine million people born before September 22, 1959 will be entitled to receive between £100 and £300 to help with increased heating costs during the winter months.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment amounts due for every pensioner household

Payments of between £100 and £300 will be issued later this year.

Economics

8 d. ago PIP assessment explained as majority of consultations conducted over phone

The DWP has confirmed that the vast majority of assessments are being carried out over the phone, this is what it means for claimants

Politics

8 d. ago DWP winter fuel payment full list as £300 to land in accounts

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that between £100-£300 will be paid to retirees who qualify

Economics

8 d. ago DWP confirms cut to six benefits next year as letters sent out

The DWP is in the process of phasing out the benefits which affects millions of people

Politics

9 d. ago DWP confirms plans to change Attendance Allowance for people making a new claim

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Politics

9 d. ago DWP confirms full list of groups who aren't eligible for winter fuel payment

There are five groups of people who will not get the winter fuel payment

Economics

1 week ago DWP confirms how long people on PIP may need to wait for award review

PIP awards are typically issued for between nine months and 10 years.

Events

1 week ago DWP to axe benefit and move claimants to Universal Credit by next spring in major change

The DWP has confirmed that it will scrap a benefit and move claimants to Universal Credit by March 2026.

Politics

1 week ago PIP assessment tips as DWP confirms most consultations conducted over the phone

PIP assessments can be conducted in-person and by phone or video call.

Economics