6 h. ago New DWP update for people on PIP and legacy benefits ahead of changes next April

Changes to Universal Credit are set to start from the new financial year.

Politics

8 h. ago Unpaid carers making a new claim for devolved benefit also qualify for £293 extra payment

The qualifying date for the December payment of Carer's Allowance Supplement is October 13.

Economics

9 h. ago DWP fraud and error report finds people on PIP may be due more money

PIP claimants could be on the wrong level of award due to a change in their circumstances.

Politics

10 h. ago Older people making a new claim for disability benefits 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

31 h. ago DWP names 10 most common conditions that qualify for £749 monthly payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released the latest Personal Independence Payment (PIP) statistics, which show the number of people receiving the benefit has increased by 2% since January

Economics

33 h. ago New DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial data.

Events

34 h. ago People on PIP, ADP or DLA in Scotland to get an extra £255 payment this year

The annual heating payment for young disabled people usually starts landing in bank accounts at the end of October.

Economics

3 d. ago Five common myths about PIP that could be costing people up to £749 a month

Personal Independence Payments can be a much-needed lifeline for disabled people, but thousands may be unnecessarily turning down this help

Economics

4 d. ago People on PIP never need to tell DWP about these changes in circumstances

Not every change in circumstances will affect your entitlement to PIP or see payments paused.

Politics

5 d. ago DWP PIP claimants with a summer holiday booked must follow strict four

People claiming PIP who are planning a long holiday abroad this summer will need to let the DWP know

Politics

5 d. ago DWP minister outlines new measures to stop people fraudulently claiming PIP

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides benefits to nearly 24 million people across Great Britain, including 3.7 million on Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Politics

6 d. ago DWP measures to stop people fraudulently claiming monthly PIP of up to £749

DWP said £330 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system last year.

Economics

8 d. ago New PIP assessment update for people making a claim for DWP disability benefit

More than 3.7 million people are now receiving PIP of up to £749 every four weeks from the DWP.

Politics

8 d. ago New Adult Disability Payment update for people worried about impact of PIP reforms

A new review suggests the devolved disability benefit should be simplified and made more accessible.

Politics

9 d. ago 'I’ve got cancer and PIP cuts worry me – but benefits app saved me £700'

EXCLUSIVE: Sue, 61, found herself in emotional and financial distress after receiving a shock cancer diagnosis. She tells her experience of PIP and how a discount platform for disabled people is saving her hundreds

Economics

1 week ago PIP review update as 10 people could be consulting with Stephen Timms on future of benefit

Following the U-turn on welfare reform, Sir Stephen Timms’ PIP review is now underway

Politics

2 w. ago 5 PIP mistakes that could prevent people from up to £749 payments

Some common mistakes on PIP forms could prevent people from getting their entitlement over simple issues like missing evidence and not using the right phrasing

Economics

2 w. ago DWP PIP alert as using 'wrong language' on forms could risk £749 payments

Just over half of new PIP claims are approved, but official guidance warns many people may be sabotaging themselves with mistakes in their forms

Economics

2 w. ago Full list of people eligible for free bus pass after changes to DWP PIP rules

Full list of people eligible for a free bus pass in England - including under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme

Politics