Tag: Disabilities
DWP change to PIP and Universal Credit applications now in force – started on June 29
The tweak relates to health assessments carried out by officials and has been enacted after Brits said they “lack trust” in the system. …
DWP introduces major change for PIP and disability benefit assessments – started June 29
The change came into effect last month, in a move the Government says will help improve transparency in the benefit system. …
DWP PIP benefit ‘not fit for purpose’, major review finds
Claimants have also described the application process as “dehumanising and degrading” at times. …
DWP confirms £86 weekly extra for state pensioners with one condition in July
Eligible pensioners can get more than £4,000 per year if they meet certain requirements. …
DWP PIP update issued by DfT on vehicle tax reduction rules ‘until 2028’
The DfT has set out the different processes for claimants who qualify for a vehicle tax reduction …
Major DWP PIP cuts plan update issued on Monday
The PIP benefits system is under review, and now an update has been issued. …
Blue Badge crackdown bites with 100,000 fines issued so far
Drivers are being warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 for misusing Blue Badge parking concessions, with more than 100,000 motorists already caught. …
Who is exempt from paying £180 BBC TV Licence fee – full list
Check here if you qualify for a free TV Licence …
DWP to send £778 payment into UK bank accounts – 4 groups of people eligible
The four groups of PIP claimants most likely to get £778 every four weeks, according to DWP data. …
DWP confirms major rule change for PIP and Universal Credit from April 30
A policy tweak arrives and behind it is a promise that could make taking a first step feel less like a trap. …
