8 h. ago DWP to confirm estimated number of PIP claimants affected by new reforms

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to confirm this week how many people could be affected by proposed changes to the welfare system

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14 h. ago PIP and other DWP benefits claimants who can get free bus passes

Some people who claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are entitled to a free disabled person's bus pass - but the rules are changing later this year

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35 h. ago Rachel Reeves confronted by PIP claimant who fears being made homeless

In a series of interviews today Chancellor Rachel Reeves attempted to defend the controversial measures to cut sickness and disability benefits at her Spring Statement

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52 h. ago PIP claimants with 'fluctuating conditions' to be hit 'profoundly' after Spring Statement

EXCLUSIVE: Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed sweeping changes to the welfare system aimed at saving £5billion per annum as daily living element of PIP is to be targeted by the Labour Government

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3 d. ago PIP claimants with these 'five conditions face being cut', DWP assessor says

EXCLUSIVE: Changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) were announced earlier this month and caused anxiety, confusion and anger among claimants dependent on the disability benefit

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3 d. ago DWP to confirm estimated number of PIP claimants affected by new reforms this week

Reports suggest an estimated 1.2 million PIP claimants will be affected by the eligibility reforms.

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3 d. ago DWP PIP changes may see claimants who score 'lots of twos' lose £5,600 a year

The qualifying criteria are tightening at the Department for Work and Pensions

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4 d. ago Major DWP update on proposed changes to PIP for people who are new and existing claimants

The reforms announced by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall last week shocked the millions of Brits claiming disability benefit – as the DWP moved to confirm details of proposed changes to PIP

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4 d. ago DWP update on proposed changes to PIP for new and existing claimants

A raft of new measures have been announced by the DWP to reduce the welfare bill.

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8 d. ago Brits with these 'two mental health illnesses face key DWP battle over lost PIP'

Lawhive's Head of Head of Legal Operations Daniel McAfee warned there will be a 'legal battle' between claimants with the DWP over the tightening of PIP assessments

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8 d. ago Welsh minister says he 'absolutely' could not live on £70 a week some will get after benefit reforms

The plans to get more people back to work would see lower Universal Credit (UC) for new claimants, stricter tests for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and reduced incapacity benefits for under 22-year-olds

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9 d. ago New DWP plans to revise PIP points for daily living payments of up to £434 each month

The proposed DWP change will affect new and existing PIP claimants from November 2026.

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2 w. ago PIP claimants could save £1,400 with extra discounts and freebies

Being disabled costs around £12,120 every year, but there are ways to save money ahead of the DWP's huge benefit changes that are expected to hit families hard this April

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2 w. ago Full list of PIP changes people must report to DWP or monthly payments could stop

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

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3 w. ago The PIP claimants that have a higher chance of receiving £737 award

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new PIP data, showing that over 1.5 million claimants have been awarded benefits for five years or more

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3 w. ago Four types of PIP claimants with high chance of receiving £737 award

Successfully claiming PIP now results in additional financial support ranging from £28.70 to £184.30 per week

Economics

3 w. ago Blue Badge update for people on PIP due to move to new disability payment this year

An important letter about the Blue Badge scheme will be issued following the move to Adult Disability Payment.

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3 w. ago PIP claimants can save over £1,400 each year with free disabled discount scheme

Disabled people can get access to discounts with hundreds of retailers and brands. And people claiming benefits could be entitled to an average saving of £118 a month

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3 w. ago DWP PIP claimants could save over £1,400 with new discount scheme

The brand - which launched in July last year - says it is working to address the financial pressures for disabled people who need an additional £12,120 a year - to have the same standard of living as non-disabled households

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3 w. ago New DWP plans for people on PIP with back, joint, and muscle health conditions due this month

More than one million people with musculoskeletal conditions are receiving PIP.

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