The Latest Breaking News from Disability

Month-by-month guide to when you can expect all of this year's cost of living payments

The first instalment from the DWP will start to arrive later this month for households who claim Universal Credit, with a further two later in the year

Chronicle Live · Apr 12, 2023

Everything you need to know about £150 disability cost of living payment coming next month

The cash will be awarded to people who are in receipt of benefits such as Personal Independence Payment and Attendance Allowance - you can see a full list below

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023

'Against their will': A proposed law would make it easier to detain people with mental illness

LOS ANGELES — When lawmakers, mayors, psychiatrists and mental health advocates gathered last month to unveil a bill that would "enact major changes to California's behavioral health law," they put into motion an annual ritual in Sacramento.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2023

People on PIP moving to new devolved disability payment this year may see other benefits stop

If you do not report the benefit transfer to DWP, HMRC or local council, other payments may automatically end.

Daily Record · Apr 11, 2023

Check your eligibility for new PIP-style payment worth up to £691 each month

Adult Disability Payment has replaced new claims for PIP in Scotland.

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2023

Every DWP benefit payment going up by 10.1% in April including state pension and Universal Credit

They are going up in line with September's inflation rate with most increasing from the first Monday of the new financial year

Wales Online · Apr 10, 2023

Parents of children with health issues urged to claim payment worth up to £172 each week

More than 54,700 children and young people across Scotland are already receiving Child Disability Payment.

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2023

DWP: Full list of all new pay rates for Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits starting today

The changes were announced by the Chancellor

Nottingham Post · Apr 10, 2023

People in Scotland urged to check eligibility for devolved disability benefits as new awareness campaign launches

Adult and Child Disability Payment have replaced PIP and DLA for new claims in Scotland.

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2023

New pay rates for State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP benefits start this week - full list

Most DWP benefits rise by 10.1% from April 10 as part of the annual uprating.

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2023