15 h. ago Blue Badge update for people on PIP due to move to new disability payment this year

An important letter about the Blue Badge scheme will be issued following the move to Adult Disability Payment.

Politics

21 h. ago People on enhanced PIP or ADP rates due payments over £749 from this month

Disability benefits are issued in arrears which means the full uprating will be seen in payments this month.

Economics

44 h. 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

49 h. ago Scots Labour MP hits out at UK Government benefit cuts over Parkinson's support

Graeme Downie said the reforms to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) "would miss the bigger picture for people with Parkinson’s".

Politics

4 d. ago DWP looking at ways to help people on PIP losing all or part of payments under new proposals

Planned changes to PIP eligibility are set to start in November 2026.

Politics

4 d. ago Full list of people on PIP most at risk of losing payments under new DWP welfare reforms

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

Economics

5 d. 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

6 d. ago DWP issues update on calls to scrap planned cuts to disability benefits

Titled "Protect Disabled people who cannot work from planned cuts to benefits", the petition called for the government to scrap its proposed plans for the disability benefit PIP and the health element to Universal Credit

Politics

6 d. ago DWP update on plans that would let them check people's bank accounts

It is part of “biggest ever crackdown on fraud against the public purse”

Economics

6 d. ago PIP claimants taken off scheme told it could be down to 'massive DWP fault'

The Labour Government plans to shave £4.5billion off the benefit budget by 2030 by making it harder for people to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and changes to Universal Credit (UC)

Politics

6 d. ago New call to scrap PIP eligibility rule to help more people with fluctuating health conditions claim

An online petition is calling for the change to enable more people to access additional financial support.

Science

6 d. ago New update on DWP plans to ‘monitor’ bank accounts to stop benefit fraud

Several MPs raised concerns over the new Eligibility Verification Measure.

Economics

7 d. ago People on PIP with autism or ADHD could lose payments under new reforms

Other neurodivergent conditions include ADD, dyspraxia and Tourette’s Syndrome.

Politics

7 d. ago New DWP update for people on PIP due an assessment before changes next year

Proposed changes to PIP are set to come into effect for new and existing claimants from November 2026.

Politics

7 d. ago Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP or ADP may be due an extra £331 each month

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

Economics

8 d. ago Free driving lessons for people on PIP, ADP or other disability benefits

Learner drivers just need to pay for the costs of the theory and practical driving tests.

Politics

1 week ago DWP confirms PIP changes won't apply to group of 700,000 people

Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms, has confirmed that people of state pension age won't be impacted by the changes to PIP

Politics

1 week ago People on State Pension, PIP or other benefits due new payment rates in full next month

Most people will receive a blend of old and new payment rates this month.

Economics

1 week ago UK Government urged to end PIP reassessments for people with lifelong health conditions

Proposed changes to health and disability benefits will start from November 2026.

Politics

1 week ago Older people making a new claim for PIP could boost income to up to £1,670 each month

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.

Economics