3 h. ago New PIP payment update for people making a new claim or due award review

The DWP said managing customer journey times for PIP claimants is a priority.

Events

46 h. ago DWP issues new update on Carer's Allowance changes as 144,000 people told to repay benefit

The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed that 143,922 people are being told to repay the benefit

Politics

3 d. ago New Adult Disability Payment update for people nearing State Pension age

Payments for the devolved disability benefit will continue after State Pension age for existing claimants.

Economics

4 d. ago People on PIP or ADP might not get new monthly payment rates of up to £749 in April

People on the highest rate of PIP or ADP will be due nearly £750 each month over the 2025/26 financial year.

Economics

5 d. ago New update on calls to 'stop repeating’ PIP assessments for all disabled people

Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for changes to be made to PIP reviews.

Politics

5 d. ago People can view full PIP or ADP health questionnaire online before making a new claim

A successful claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment is currently worth between £26.90 and £182.75 each week.

Society

5 d. ago Police issue update and release new image after van ploughs into two people in Blackpool

Three arrests have been made

Events

6 d. ago DLA payment update for people due to transfer to new benefit from next month

Social Security Scotland will write to claimants to let them know when it is time for them to transfer.

Politics

6 d. ago Some people on Adult Disability Payment may need to make a new claim for PIP

All existing PIP claimants living in Scotland will move to the devolved payment this Spring.

Politics

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

PIP Mandatory Reconsiderations are now taking on average 39 days to process.

Events

7 d. ago Top five PIP health conditions providing millions of people with up to £737 each month

A successful claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment worth between £28.70 and £184.30 each week.

Economics

7 d. ago March 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as PIP and Universal Credit set to rise

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

Economics

7 d. ago PIP could be ‘replaced’ as consultation begins on new benefit

Anyone with experience of the Personal Independence Payment system is invited to have their say

Politics