9 h. ago People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award

An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.

Events

13 h. ago New Blue Badge update for people on PIP with a disability or long

The Blue Badge scheme is currently being used by more than 3.2 million people across Great Britain.

Politics

18 h. ago People on PIP or ADP may be able to boost monthly payments by over £630

If the impact of your condition has changed you may be eligible for extra financial help.

Economics

36 h. ago New Motability Scheme update for people on PIP, ADP and other disability benefits due next month

Around 815,000 people across the UK are now leasing a vehicle or equipment through the Motability Scheme.

Politics

3 d. ago New PIP reform plans could impact Blue Badge holders and people on Motability Scheme

A review of the full PIP assessment process will be completed by Autumn next year.

Politics

8 d. ago Older people making a new claim for PIP could boost monthly income to over £1,600

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

Economics

8 d. ago DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP or other benefits using a mobile phone

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

Events

8 d. ago People on PIP never need to report any of these changes to the DWP

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

Politics

9 d. ago DWP confirms how long people on PIP may need to wait for award review

PIP awards are typically issued for between nine months and 10 years.

Events

1 week ago Baggage handlers at Gatwick Airport call off strike action after new pay offer

The baggage screeners will now receive a 7% increase in hourly pay, backdated to April 2025, along with other improved benefits.

Events

1 week ago PIP could provide up to £749 every month to people with respiratory conditions

Nearly 139,000 people are receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payment for over 20 respiratory conditions.

Economics

2 w. ago PIP payments of up to £749 each month for people with these 87 muscle or joint conditions

More than one million people with musculoskeletal conditions receive between £29.20 and £187.45 each week.

Economics

2 w. ago People on PIP could see monthly payments rise to nearly £800 next April

The September CPI figure published in October will determine the annual uprating for DWP disability benefits.

Economics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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