91 m. ago Experts say rise in PIP claims due to UK Government welfare cuts

More than 3.8 million people are currently claiming PIP, which is worth up to £749 per month.

Politics

6 h. ago People on PIP must report certain changes to DWP or monthly payments could stop

PIP claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information.

Politics

47 h. ago New Motability Scheme update for people on PIP or 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

68 h. ago People on PIP may be able to boost monthly payments by up to £633

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

Economics

3 d. ago DWP full list of changes PIP claimants do not need to report

Personal Independence Payment recipients may want to familiarise themselves with changes that don't require reporting to the DWP

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3 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.

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5 d. ago Senior DWP civil servant blames victims for carer’s allowance scandal

Neil Couling said failings by individual claimants ‘at the heart’ of crisis, despite a report finding DWP shortcomings ‘unacceptable’ One of the most senior civil servants in the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has placed the blame for the carer’s allowance benefits crisis on victims, many of who have been left with life-changing debts.In an internal blogpost written for Whitehall colleagues, Neil Couling, the director general of DWP services, said individual failings by carers were “at the heart” of the issue that has been likened to the Post Office Horizon scandal. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago People on highest PIP will see payments rise to nearly £779 each month from April

PIP will be worth between £30.30 and £194.60 every week during the 2026/27 financial year.

Economics

8 d. ago New payment rate delay for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

The annual DWP uprating will be applied at the start of the new financial year on April 6.

Economics

9 d. ago New DWP steps to stop people fraudulently claiming PIP worth up to £749 every month

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

Economics

9 d. ago DWP update over '£230 payments for people on PIP and Universal Credit'

Payment rates for benefits are increased in April

Economics

1 week ago Christmas payment changes for people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payment date changes during the festive fortnight.

Economics

1 week ago New PIP reforms could impact Blue Badge holders or people on Motability Scheme

A review of the full PIP assessment process for the daily living and mobility components will be completed by Autumn next year.

Politics

1 week ago New Motability Scheme update for people on PIP or other disability benefits

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to the Motability Scheme during the Autumn Budget.

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2 w. ago Why are certain cars being removed from the Motability scheme?

The programme leases cars to people on with mobility problems through Personal Independence Payments (PIP)

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2 w. ago Top five PIP health conditions providing people with up to £749 every month

PIP and Adult Disability Payment are providing financial support for 4.3 million people across Great Britain.

Economics

3 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

3 w. ago New call for Attendance Allowance to include mobility element similar to PIP for older people

A mobility component would give State Pensioners access to the Motability Scheme.

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3 w. ago DWP changes older people must report or risk payments stopping

The DWP has issued a warning to Attendance Allowance claimants

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

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

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