11 h. ago DWP is offering people with certain conditions £441 payments a month

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides Attendance Allowance to help those with disabilities, chronic illnesses or mental or physical health challenges

Economics

16 h. ago DWP offering £441 payments for certain conditions – see full list of who is eligible

This cash is available to those with disabilities, chronic illnesses or mental or physical health challenges

Economics

31 h. ago US heat wave: Experts share advice on how to stay cool and safe amid soaring temperatures

Heat poses a health risk, especially for children, older people and those with certain health conditions

Politics

53 h. ago Six people hospitalized in California mass shooting as suspect remains at large

Six people are in critical condition after gunfire broke out in a residential neighborhood in California, as police frantically search for the suspect.

Events

4 d. ago Voices: My husband wanted to go to Dignitas: the new assisted dying bill wouldn’t have helped him

As the right-to-die legislation passes its final Commons hurdle, Mary Dejevsky explains how it falls far short of helping those who might have been pinning their hopes on it, namely people like her late partner with chronic progressive conditions such as Parkinson’s disease

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4 d. ago Brits warned NOT to dry clothes outdoors during heatwave to avoid health risk

Experts have warned people they could risk aggravating a specific health condition if they're tempted to hang their clothes outside to dry during the heatwave this week

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5 d. ago 'PIP changes mean severe consequences for people with these three conditions'

The eligibility rules for PIP are becoming stricter

Politics

5 d. ago Older people with eyesight issues could be due up to £441 extra every month

Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment can provide financial support for people who are severely short-sighted or have eye conditions.

Economics

6 d. ago Good Morning Britain star reveals every daily struggle over painful health condition

A Good Morning Britain star has opened up about his health on the ITV show today as he explained how he suffers with a painful health condition that many people up and down the country also suffer with

Politics

6 d. ago PIP cuts mean people with these 3 health conditions could be 'most affected'

The eligibility rules for PIP are changing next year

Politics

8 d. ago DWP could dish out up to £9k a year to asthma sufferers or other respiratory conditions

The Government has confirmed that people who suffer from a range of breathing conditions may be in line for a cash boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Economics

8 d. ago Emergency services warn of wildfire risk before expected UK heatwave

Temperatures forecast to reach 32C in London on Saturday as authorities issue reminder to check on vulnerable peopleEmergency services have issued warnings over the increased risks of wildfires before an expected heatwave this weekend, with temperatures forecast to reach 32C in some parts of the country.Authorities reminded the public to check in with older people and those with health conditions as forecasters predicted a burst of heat expected to peak this weekend before easing early next week. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Full list of 56 health conditions that entitle you to £441 DWP monthly payment

Full list of 57 health conditions that could entitle you to monthly Attendance Allowance payments

Economics

8 d. ago DWP says people with breathing issues may be eligible to £9,000 annual payments

According to the latest figures, 137,957 people in the UK currently receive PIP for these conditions.

Economics

1 week ago DWP offers payment worth £812 but warns you must repay it by cut

The payment is usually sent out in November or December to help with fuel costs during the colder months

Events

1 week ago Ben Ainslie’s choppy seas: SailGP, the America’s Cup and a split with Ineos

The Olympic great is rebuilding after a messy divorce with billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, all while trying to bring SailGP to the masses and win the sport’s ultimate prizeJust off Manhattan last weekend, a dozen 50ft catamarans soared across the water at speeds of up to 52mph. Navigating a precariously tight course, in the shadow of the city’s myriad skyscrapers, teams battled challenging conditions in a series of rapid, hectic races.“A lot of people don’t really know what SailGP is about,” says Sir Ben Ainslie, the four-time Olympic champion sailor. “And when they see it, it blows their mind. It’s not what anyone would think sailing is about.” Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago PIP could provide up to £749 every month to people with respiratory conditions including asthma

Nearly 138,000 people are receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payment for over 20 respiratory conditions.

Economics

1 week ago Medical conditions that could exempt you from paying any council tax

People with certain medical conditions may be able to get a reduction on their council tax bill - or in some cases, get the bill wiped entirely. Here's what you need to know

Economics

1 week ago Two women killed in horror road crash as man also in serious condition in hospital

The crash has left two people dead and another in a serious condition in hospital.

Events

1 week ago Full list of 57 health conditions that entitle you to £441 DWP monthly payment

The DWP has 57 medical conditions that could qualify you for a monthly payment

Economics