11 h. ago DWP benefit payment dates to move and extra cash due to arrive

There are a couple of DWP changes over the coming weeks

Economics

49 h. ago People on state pension and 23 other benefits will get extra payments next month

Those who are eligible will get the DWP cash ahead of a key date

Economics

59 h. ago Full list of DWP benefits that may mean you're eligible for bonus

People claiming certain benefits could be entitled to an extra payment from the DWP

Politics

59 h. ago People claiming 24 DWP benefits to get extra cash next month

DWP will pay out tax-free bonuses in just a few weeks' time

Politics

5 d. ago New DWP update on plans for full review of PIP before next Autumn

The DWP has announced that disabled people will shape the Timms Review into PIP.

Politics

5 d. ago Two disability experts appointed to help lead Government review of major benefit

Sir Stephen Timms suggested disabled people would be placed ‘at the heart’ of the review he is undertaking into personal independent payments.

Politics

7 d. ago Warm Home Discount: what is it, as 100,000 homes in Scotland to get £150 energy scheme payment – eligibility

Scots on certain benefits could see extra help with winter bills 💡

Economics

7 d. ago Winter heating payment of £255 for young people on disability benefits before end of this week

Child Winter Heating Payments will be issued automatically to almost 45,000 young disabled people in Scotland.

Economics

1 week ago Stirlingshire carer takes home top award after work on poverty and disability

Carolynne Hunter has been leading the way on issues such as fuel poverty and rights for disabled young people while looking after daughter Freya - with her case recently attracting support from actress Kate Winslet.

Events

2 w. ago People making a new claim for Adult Disability Payment could be due extra benefits

New claims for the devolved disability benefit are currently taking an average of 46 working days to process.

Politics

2 w. ago 24 DWP benefits that could see you 'automatically' get extra £10 before 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) gives certain people a tax-free payment each year

Economics

2 w. ago Parents, pensioners and disabled people due up to £305 in one

More than half a million children and families in Scotland received cash help for winter energy bills last year.

Economics

2 w. ago Chancellor says she ‘can’t leave welfare untouched’ this parliament as budget looms

Rachel Reeves understood to be eyeing cuts to Motability scheme as she tries to plug hole in country’s financesRachel Reeves has said she “can’t leave welfare untouched” this parliament, with the Treasury understood to be considering axing up to £1bn in tax breaks for a scheme providing cars for disabled people.The chancellor set out her thinking on welfare before next month’s budget in an interview, having previously said she would need to make cuts and raise taxes. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Pensioners on disability benefits may be due an extra £83 every week

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

Economics

3 w. ago New calls for free bus travel for carers providing support for disabled people

Local authorities can use government funding to offer discretionary concession travel to people within their communities.

Transport

3 w. ago New calls to give early State Pension payments to disabled people over 60

An online petition is calling on the UK Government to change State Pension eligibility rules.

Economics

3 w. ago Thousands of UK households could get council tax discount and save hundreds

The Disabled Band Reduction Scheme is meant to help disabled people who may be in larger properties because of their needs

Politics

3 w. ago People on disability benefits due an extra £255 payment before end of this month

Child Winter Heating Payments will be issued automatically to almost 45,000 young disabled people in Scotland.

Economics

3 w. ago Monty Don shares the one key job to do in your garden this October

Gardens across the UK could benefit from some extra care in autumn, the expert says

Politics

4 w. ago People making a new claim for Adult Disability Payment can unlock access to extra benefits

New claims for the devolved disability benefit are currently taking an average of 37 working days to process.

Politics