136 results for "disability benefits"

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said it has been reviewing thousands of pensioners' bank statements following a significant increase in fraud. Pension Credit Overpayments Surge to £520 Million,...

According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, over 1.5 million people in Great Britain received additional financial support through Attendance Allowance at the end of...

According to the most recent Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures, 6.4 million people were claiming Universal Credit as of the end of January 2024. This figure comprises 2.4...

Recent data from a national charity reveals that nearly 4.4 million people in Britain are currently living with diabetes. Additionally, an estimated 1.2 million individuals may have Type 2 diabetes...

More than one million individuals over State Pension are set to get a series of one-off payments worth nearly £370 before the end of this year by the Scottish Government...

One recent study found that half of all Universal Credit recipients lose some of their payments due to automatic deductions implemented by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Claimants...

People with a long-term sickness, disability, or physical or mental health condition who file a new claim for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) this month and are approved may earn up...

Households facing hardship will receive £200 worth of cost of living payments in the coming weeks, with applications now open. This financial assistance comes from the Government's Household Support Fund,...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released a "checklist" for persons transitioning from PIP to Adult Disability Payment in the midst of a disability benefit crackdown. DWP Issues Transition...

Next week, a grant of €1,850 will be distributed to those eligible. Find out more about eligibility criteria and the payment procedure to determine whether you are entitled to this...

If you suffer from a physical disability or other health condition that affects your ability to walk safely, or if you have an invisible illness such as dementia, autism or...

Thousands of people relying on Universal Credit will see a significant boost to their payments from today, Friday 24 May. With this increase, new rates are being introduced for the...

New rules have been introduced for Universal Credit claimants, one of the most popular benefits in the UK with over 6 Million claimants. Universal Credit can be claimed from the...

People claiming benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons. Learning to drive can be costly, with...

The most recent statistics provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveal that a staggering number of individuals, exceeding 6.7 million, are currently benefiting from financial assistance through...

According to the latest Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) statistics, the State Pension is currently offering a regular financial income to approximately 12.7 million older individuals across the country,...

Under substantial government changes, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is implementing a massive overhaul of the welfare system, warning nearly half a million people receiving Personal Independence Payments...

Millions of Britons will be getting higher payments beginning next week. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the changes will apply to potentially millions of people...

PIP claimants may have to provide a 'proof letter' under new reforms issued by the Department of Work and Pensions. PIP Claimants Required to Provide Evidence for Purchases Under New...

According to the latest Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates, 218,859 people in Scotland are now receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and will have their award converted to Adult...

The government intends to eliminate Universal Credit fitness for work evaluations when granting PIP and replace them with an updated Universal Credit health element. DWP Unveils Proposal to Revamp Disability Assessment for Employment...

Housing costs, both rental and ownership, have soared in recent years. This surge in housing costs raises the question of what kind of help the government can provide. So, If...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come out in support of the elderly, in particular those with heart conditions. Over 1.5 million people over retirement age receive Attendance...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to State Pension claimants to collect £1,319 per month. Over 1.5 million older people receiving Attendance Allowance are expected to...

According to new UK government welfare reform proposals, more than one million people with mental health disorders might lose Personal Independence Payments (PIP) worth up to £737.20 every four weeks...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is likely to announce a new crackdown on DWP benefits claimants later today, following a post-pandemic spike in people being ruled unfit to work, with the NHS...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is well known for its dedication to supporting people with health problems through a range of benefits. One such benefit is Employment and...

Universal Credit beneficiaries have been notified of a likely delay to the increase in their benefits. They could have to wait up to two months before their increased payments are...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is actively encouraging households suffering from certain health conditions to check their eligibility for a vital support payment this month. People with one...

Thousands of Universal Credit recipients are getting up to an extra £262 from the Department for Work and Pensions following a rule change. New regulations have recently been introduced by...

According to a Resolution Foundation analysis, a single parent who rents and works 30 hours per week at the national living wage will be roughly £3,800 better off in 2024–25...

Millions of carers in the UK are not receiving the support they need through programs such as carer's credit or carer's allowance. Looking after another person for at minimum of...

UK pensioners are strongly urged to claim their Winter Fuel Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as time is running out. The payment can be worth up...

If you are living in the UK and suffer from a mental health condition that affects your daily life, you may be eligible for financial help from the government. Often...

In the wake of the UK's confirmed recession and persistent cost of living challenges, low-income families are grappling with financial strain. Research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation reveals alarming levels...

As of today, households are set to receive the third instalment of the £299 cost of living payments, marking the completion of the three-part support package initiated in autumn 2021....