64 h. ago ‘I’m terrified’: Disabled benefit claimants on the impact of Labour’s £5 billion cuts to welfare

Welfare recipients tell The Independent what losing their health-related benefits would mean to them

Economics

3 d. ago AD FEATURE: Disabled pensioners in Scotland urged to apply for new benefit

Pension Age Disability Payment is designed to support pensioners who require significant care and assistance

Politics

7 d. ago The 13 ways DWP decides whether to pay PIP disability benefit and how 'points' work

The government announced a major shake up to the PIP eligibility criteria this week

Economics

9 d. ago What do I need to score to get Pip disability payments? How are they changing and what is happening to Universal Credit? All your questions answered as Labour slashes £5billion off welfare budget

Personal Independence Payment (Pip) is a tax-free benefit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland aimed at helping the disabled with the increased cost of living associated with their conditions.

Economics

9 d. ago What are PIP disability payments, how are they changing and how will you be affected? All your questions answered as Labour slashes £5billion off the welfare budget

Personal Independence Payment (Pip) is a tax-free benefit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland aimed at helping the disabled with the increased cost of living associated with their conditions.

Economics

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.

Politics

2 w. ago Scandal of the sick: Ill and disabled benefit claimants die waiting for vital payments

Exclusive: One man has been waiting for almost three years to receive the benefit and finally won a battle to be reassessed – but he’s still waiting

Events

3 w. ago New devolved benefit payment rates for pensioners, disabled people and families from next month

Social Security Scotland will deliver 18 benefits and one-off payments by the end of 2025.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP legal battle update as victory means disabled will get compensation after losing cash

The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed the payment timeline for tens of thousands of disabled benefit claimants who lost out

Events