DWP forced to pay out 188,000 benefit claims it initially rejected
According to data obtained from a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, between April 2022 and April 2023, around 188,000 ...
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DWP announces new plans for people on PIP with certain health conditions
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
DWP PIP claimants with back, joint and muscle conditions could be treated quicker
Latest DWP figures reveal that as of the end of October, over 1.1 million people across England and Wales were receiving up ...
DWP rolls out £3.5 million plan to address musculoskeletal conditions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled a new initiative to fast-track treatment for individuals with back, ...
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Work and Pensions Secretary says some people on benefits ‘taking the mickey’
A report from the DWP found 49% of health and disability benefit recipients reported they felt they would never be able to ...
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Disabled man self-harms in public and dies after losing PIP, but DWP silent on 30 years of safeguarding failures
A disabled man who was plunged into poverty after his disability benefits were removed died hours after self-harming in ...
DWP warning to PIP claimants over changes to payments
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a vital source of financial support for millions of individuals living with long-term ...
DWP benefits to increase in April and how much people will get
From April 2025, a rise in benefits including Child Benefit and Universal Credit will come into effect. Over 19 million households across the UK, containing 39.5 million people, are estimated to be in ...
DWP sends millions of people on PIP letter which 'must be returned within month'
The DWP has moved to send out letters to PIP claimants containing a form titled 'Award review - how your disability affects you'. It's crucial to fill this form accurately and return it to the DWP ...
'I'm a dog behaviourist and these are three breeds you should avoid if you have kids'
In a recent TikTok video, expert dog trainer Will Atherton highlighted three breeds that might not be the best fit for ...
PIP claimants may need to contact DWP over paused payments
The DWP will often issue a letter to PIP claimants that includes a form titled 'Award review - how your disability affects you'. It's important to fill in this form to the best of your knowledge and ...
People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,130 each month
PIP and ADP are tax-free, non-means tested payments that do not affect the benefit cap, which means a single claimant over 25 on Universal Credit or JSA making a new claim for either benefit, could ...