7 h. ago DWP battle for PIP benefits left woman with MS considering ending her own life

Charlotte Hargreaves-Wright opened up on her health that left her feeling "like a prisoner in my own home."

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15 h. ago Woman with MS who fought the DWP for PIP payments thought about ending her life

Charlotte Hargreaves-Wright was told by her doctor that she had anxiety before being diagnosed with MS - then she was refused PIP

Politics

19 h. ago People on PIP can request crucial document to assess eligibility under new rules

The DWP have announced a number of changes to the PIP system, including changes to the eligibility criteria

Politics

21 h. ago DWP plans to help people on PIP with back, joint, and muscle health conditions into work

More than one million people with musculoskeletal conditions are receiving PIP.

Politics

31 h. ago Everything a PIP assessor told me before my review including how it works from the inside

The DWP plans to change PIP and Universal Credit have left many desperate for advice - one woman has taken to X to pass on advice from a PIP assessor about how to deal with your next review

Politics

38 h. ago DWP booked profoundly deaf PIP claimant in for phone interview, claims advisor

An almost 100% deaf man was scheduled into an audio-only phone interview as part of his PIP claim despite depending on lip reading to communicate, his representative claims

Politics

42 h. ago New DWP update for people with Blue Badge under proposed changes to PIP

The proposed welfare reforms will start in November 2026.

Politics

51 h. ago DWP PIP claimants urged to ask for crucial document ahead of major benefit changes

The DWP has announced a huge overhaul to the PIP system, with changes to daily living and mobility components, as well as new assessment criteria

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51 h. ago People currently claiming PIP told to request crucial form before major DWP changes

The DWP has announced a number of changes to the PIP system, which will come into effect from November 2026

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54 h. ago DWP answers four biggest 'Pathways to Work' questions over health and disability benefits

The DWP's "Pathways to Work" plans, including PIP changes and the £5 billion benefits cuts, have led to a lot of questions from claimants, and they have finally given some answers

Politics

61 h. ago DWP benefit payments increasing in April 2025 including PIP and Universal Credit

Benefit payments increase every year in April in line with inflation rates - here's a full list of how much they are going up by from this month

Politics

63 h. ago April 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as bills go up for millions

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage will all rise from April

Economics

63 h. ago People on PIP can request crucial document from DWP before new benefit changes next year

Scots on ADP may also be affected by welfare reforms and can take steps now to protect payments.

Politics

3 d. ago Key three conditions likely to keep PIP benefit under DWP changed points system

Labour caused widespread confusion, chaos and anger when they announced widespread changes to the welfare system aimed at cutting £5billion off the annual cost of benefits

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3 d. ago Full list of DWP benefits rising by 1.7% from April including Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefit

Most DWP and HMRC benefit payments are increased every year by the previous September level of inflation - this was confirmed to be 1.7% and the rise will soon hit bank accounts

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4 d. ago PIP claimants making 'one big mistake' on applications, former DWP assessor says

James Merrell, who worked as a PIP assessor for the DWP, explained to the Daily Star how applicants can avoid a common mistake while filling out DWP forms and attending in-person assessments

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5 d. ago DWP PIP disability benefit change will see 150,000 people lose other payments

The DWP has confirmed that 150,000 people will no longer receive Carer's Allowance or the carer element of Universal Credit once stricter rules for PIP are introduced

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5 d. ago DWP support plan for claimants set to lose PIP by November 2026

The DWP has confirmed details about its proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

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5 d. ago DWP could give PIP claimants extra benefit worth thousands but you must act now

The DWP is currently consulting on how to protect and support individuals who are set to lose their benefits - but many people are not maximising their benefits already

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5 d. ago DWP PIP claimants with three conditions set to keep payments under points system

It comes following sweeping changes announced by the government

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