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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
National
David Bentley & Lana Adkin

DWP PIP and DLA claimants issued monthly cost of living warning

A cost of living warning has been issued to millions of people who claim Department for Work and Pensions benefits such as PIP (Personal Independence Payment) and DLA (Disability Living Allowance).

As people are struggling to pay the bills across the UK, disability charity Scope calls for more action to tackle the additional financial pressures of living with a disability. In a new report, extra finances for those living with a disability has risen up to £1,122 per month.

As Birmingham Live reports, this includes specialist equipment, heating bills, transport, it is all increasing with the current cost of living crisis. Over 2.7 million people claim PIP which is the main disability benefit for people of working age.

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