10 h. ago Easy way to speed up Adult Disability Payment award decision for new claims

New claims for the devolved disability benefit are currently taking an average of 42 working days to process.

Events

54 h. ago DWP state pension age rising next year for people born in these years

The state pension age - which is when you can claim the DWP's state pension - is 66 years old for both men and women. However, it will be rising next year

Politics

55 h. ago People making a new claim for Adult Disability Payment could get award decision by mid

New claims for the devolved disability benefit are currently taking an average of 42 working days from point of application to award decision to process.

Events

58 h. ago DWP health benefit set to be cut for 150,000 people under new rules

The new rules will hit people who claim a DWP health benefit, with around 150,000 people set to see their payments cut or withdrawn altogether under the controversial changes

Politics

6 d. ago DWP benefits and payments people can claim from State Pension age

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Economics

7 d. ago New way for pensioners to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP ‘working hard’ to speed up new claims for £4,300 State Pension top

People making a new claim for Pension Credit could have an award decision by the end of July.

Economics

9 d. ago Full list of DWP benefits you can no longer claim once you reach this age

You may not realise that reaching a certain age will disqualify you from a number of benefits.

Politics

9 d. ago DWP identifies three main triggers for people making a new claim for PIP

New research aims to help DWP improve the PIP application journey for all claimants.

Politics

9 d. ago DWP benefits you can no longer claim when you reach State Pension age

The State Pension provides financial support for 13 million across the UK - here are the benefits you can no longer claim when you reach State Pension age

Politics

1 week ago People on PIP can request crucial DWP form before welfare reforms start next year

Adult Disability Payment claimants in Scotland may also be affected by welfare reforms and can take steps now to protect their award.

Politics

2 w. ago Former DWP employee urges all parents to claim Child Benefit

Sandra Wrench shares three crucial reasons parents should not ignore Child Benefit.

Society

3 w. ago DWP state pensioners could claim cash payout if they were ‘adversely affected’ by rule change

The Adult Dependency Increase (ADI) payments were on top of the state pension and were worth either £41.90 or £70 a week - they were designed to help couples where one person had little or no income of their own

Economics

3 w. ago How to challenge your PIP award decision and ask the DWP to look at your claim again

PIP Mandatory Reconsiderations take on average 39 days to process.

Events

3 w. ago DWP confirms exact amount you can claim if you have any of these 85 health conditions

The full list of 85 musculoskeletal health conditions which can qualify for you for PIP

Politics

last month DWP rule change means thousands more people can claim £333 every month

Carer's Allowance is paid to those who are providing at least 35 hours of care a week and is worth £83.30 a week after this crucial benefit went up this month

Economics

last month UK pensioners can claim up to £5,740 a year from DWP by following a 6

If you are State Pension age and need care or supervision because of a disability or illness you could be eligible for up to £5,740 a year from the DWP as part of the Attendance Allowance

Economics