1 hour ago Sir Rod Stewart steps in to help autistic Scots boy caught in 'blackhole' waiting for diagnosis

The Daily Record had previously highlighted the lack of children and adolescent mental health service appointments for children with conditions like autism and ADHD.

Events

15 h. ago PIP claimants taken off scheme told it could be down to 'massive DWP fault'

The Labour Government plans to shave £4.5billion off the benefit budget by 2030 by making it harder for people to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and changes to Universal Credit (UC)

Politics

16 h. ago New call to scrap PIP eligibility rule to help more people with fluctuating health conditions claim

An online petition is calling for the change to enable more people to access additional financial support.

Science

43 h. ago People on PIP with autism or ADHD could lose payments under new reforms

Other neurodivergent conditions include ADD, dyspraxia and Tourette’s Syndrome.

Politics

43 h. ago New DWP update for people on PIP due an assessment before changes next year

Proposed changes to PIP are set to come into effect for new and existing claimants from November 2026.

Politics

45 h. ago Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP or ADP may be due an extra £331 each month

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

Economics

49 h. ago Free driving lessons for people on PIP, ADP or other disability benefits

Learner drivers just need to pay for the costs of the theory and practical driving tests.

Politics

69 h. ago Children referred to gender clinics 'to be tested for autism and ADHD' under leaked NHS plans

Reports say that health officials will screen children for neurodevelopmental conditions

Politics

5 d. ago DWP confirms PIP changes won't apply to group of 700,000 people

Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms, has confirmed that people of state pension age won't be impacted by the changes to PIP

Politics

6 d. ago People on State Pension, PIP or other benefits due new payment rates in full next month

Most people will receive a blend of old and new payment rates this month.

Economics

6 d. ago UK Government urged to end PIP reassessments for people with lifelong health conditions

Proposed changes to health and disability benefits will start from November 2026.

Politics

6 d. ago Older people making a new claim for PIP 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

6 d. ago DWP confirms new PIP changes will not apply to specific group of nearly 700,000 people

Nearly 700,000 existing PIP claimants will not be impacted by planned reforms starting in November 2026.

Politics

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

Some £90 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system in the 2023/24 financial year.

Economics

9 d. ago DWP PIP cuts with exact percentage of each condition that will lose benefits

The DWP's response to a Freedom of Information Act request shows the number of people with various disabilities and illnesses who currently receive the PIP daily living allowance, having scored under four points in all categories.

Politics

1 week ago PIP claimants living in 'climate of fear' due to 'intimidating' DWP actions

EXCLUSIVE: An expert who helps people apply for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) has said the Government has created a 'climate of fear' for millions of Brits

Politics

1 week ago People on PIP never need to report any of these six changes to the DWP

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

Politics

1 week ago Millions of Brits set to lose Child Benefit payments this summer

The weekly payment is worth £26.05 for your first child, and £17.25 each for any additional children.

Economics

1 week ago Exact number of PIP claimants that won't pass new benefits point system revealed

PIP is a disability benefit that is awarded to people who need help with everyday tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

Politics

1 week ago DWP urged to scrap 'unfair' PIP rule that affects people with this condition

Campaigners fear seriously ill people could be unfairly missing out on PIP and have called on the Department for Work and Pensions to scrap the rule as it is denying some essential help

Politics