Tag: Disability Benefits
DWP Universal Credit error means you are owed up to £5,000 in compensation
The DWP has agreed to pay compensation to thousands of claimants who lost out on the premium payments when they were moved from legacy benefits …
DWP PIP rules could see claimants awarded more cash
Personal Independence Payment is a benefit aimed at assisting individuals over 16 and below State Pension age with the additional daily costs …
PIP claimants in 3 UK areas ‘losing £9,583’
As many as 300,000 PIP applications or re-applications were rejected in 2024, one disability campaigner has claimed. …
DWP change could boost Universal Credit for certain people this spring
Some Universal Credit claimants could be getting a sizable boost to their income …
Five lesser-known conditions that could lead to PIP worth nearly £800 month
The DWP lists over 500 conditions that may qualify for the leading disability benefit …
Free driving lessons for those on disability benefits
A grant is available which can provide financial assistance for disabled people who hold a provisional driving licence and want to learn to drive …
Millions of DWP claimants to see benefits increase up to £749 from next year
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the new rates for Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance …
DWP PIP benefits claimants given mandatory reconsideration update as wait times drop
Thousands of people have been awarded PIP after requesting a mandatory reconsideration in the last five years …
DWP PIP assessment process ‘under review’ as MPs demand ‘unacceptable’ changes
The DWP has acknowledged that the process for obtaining PIP is “being kept under review” but campaigners say the current approach is “unacceptable” …
Universal Credit PIP claimants could boost monthly income by £1,130 if eligible for help
The DWP has confirmed that 7.0 million people in England, Scotland, and Wales were receiving financial support through Universal Credit by the end of September …
