39 h. ago PIP claimants told one group will 'not be affected' by DWP's major cuts

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed through minister Sir Stephen Timms the news that one group will automatically be paid their benefit without 'routine reviews'

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41 h. ago PIP update for people due an assessment before DWP changes start next year

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

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4 d. ago How long PIP payments last and maximum award length for people making a new claim

No PIP claimant is given a lifetime payment award from the DWP.

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5 d. ago DWP urged to make major changes after three tragic claimant deaths

Three people died in cases that could have been prevented, a committee found. Some PIP claimants said that their claims had been ended without them being told

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5 d. ago Ben Stokes quits alcohol to help hamstring injury rehabilitation

England Test captain to return against Zimbabwe‘It’s just getting harder to do everything’Ben Stokes has stopped drinking alcohol during his latest injury rehabilitation in an effort to be firing on all cylinders for England this summer. The Test captain is set to make his comeback on Thursday in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, having been sidelined since December after tearing his left hamstring in New Zealand.He rushed back from a similar injury last year but his recovery this time after an operation has been painstakingly managed and Stokes has left no stone unturned to fulfil his vow to return in peak physical condition. Speaking to the Untapped podcast, the 33-year-old said: “After my first major injury, I remember the shock of it, after the initial adrenaline had stopped, thinking: ‘How has this happened? We did have a bit of a drink four or five nights ago, could that have played a part? It wouldn’t have helped.’ Continue reading...

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6 d. ago DWP changes to PIP could see 150,000 people lose out on benefit payments next year

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that a significant number of people will be affected by changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

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6 d. ago PIP claimants could be owed more money after review says DWP

The unfulfilled eligibility rate for PIP was £1,060m (4.1%), compared to £870m (£4%) in 2023/24

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7 d. ago PIP claimants with three physical conditions most likely to lose benefit, DWP data

Official data from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed the three groups most likely to lose the benefit under the Government's proposed changes set to take effect next year

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7 d. ago People on PIP may be due more money after DWP spending review of last year

More than a tenth of all 3.7 million PIP claimants could be on the wrong level of award due to a change in their circumstances.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP PIP claimants could lose a second benefit in payment cuts

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to overhaul the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit, which could see thousands of carers losing their entitlement to another payment

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9 d. ago DWP issues update into PIP changes which could see thousands lose over £4,000 a year

The DWP has started its review into the controversial changes to the PIP benefit that could see thousands of disabled people lose payments

Economics

1 week ago HMRC says parents of teens could lose £1,350 Child Benefit if they don't act soon

Those claiming the benefit - and have a child aged 16 years who is continuing education or moving into approved training - will need to update their details to extend their claim before August 31

Society

1 week ago PIP cuts could devastate lives of 'horrified' claimants, Labour MP warns

Labour MP Imran Hussain told Work and Pensions Secretary the planned cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits could 'devastate lives' of claimants

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1 week ago Two types of PIP claimant could keep daily living payments even after DWP reforms

Controversial changes to Personal Independence Payments could come into force next year.

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2 w. ago All the discounts and extra perks for those claiming PIP from DWP

PIP claimants could receive a wide variety of extra support through discounts and other perks

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2 w. ago PIP claimants that ‘shouldn’t be affected by reform’ could still be at risk experts warn

700,000 people were recently told the changes won’t affect them, but a loophole may mean it does

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2 w. ago Blue Badge holders can park for free in several European countries – full list

If you're living with a physical disability or health condition that impacts your ability to walk safely, you might be eligible for a Blue Badge – and it works in certain parts of Europe

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2 w. ago MPs unite to urge UK Government to scrap proposed PIP changes due next year

The Labour Government faces a backbench rebellion over the planned changes set to impact up to 1.3 million PIP claimants.

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2 w. ago DWP identifies three main triggers for people making a new claim for PIP

New research aims to help DWP improve the PIP application journey for all claimants.

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2 w. ago Key DWP benefits you lose access to after reaching State Pension age

The State Pension is a financial lifeline for 13 million people across the UK, according to new data from the DWP, with the regular payout currently up to £230.25 a week

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