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DWP confirms who will get spring cost of living payments

Households across the country claiming means-tested benefits will automatically receive the first payment this month

Belfast Live · Apr 2, 2023

Ageing and the mortality alarm: ‘I started panicking about future me’

The moment you realise you are entering your ageing years is confronting, especially if you still feel young. Might that burst of anxiety be a door into a different kind of old age?

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023

Larissa Nolan: 'With celebrities sharing their autism diagnoses, it’s coming across more as a gift than a disability'

'The vast majority of the diagnoses today are at the lower end of the spectrum – whereas previously they were only made in severe cases of 'classic' autism. But have we widened the spectrum to be so broad it is now meaningless?'

Irish Mirror · Apr 1, 2023

Glasgow disability groups 'not being listening to' on street design

A Labour councillor has claimed a forum, set up to get feedback on plans such as cycle paths, has been 'very heated' as council officials aren't listening.

Glasgow Live · Mar 31, 2023

PIP health conditions most-likely to be given a weekly payment of up to £172 from DWP

A new claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could help with daily living or mobility costs.

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023

DWP benefits changed in April 2023 including Universal Credit, pensions and income support

What you will get paid after April 10 when the rates are set to rise

Nottingham Post · Mar 31, 2023

DWP explains why some received 'unexpected' £150 cost of living payment this week

A payment of £150 is planned to be given this summer to those on disability benefits and one was given to this group of people last September to help with the rising cost of living

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023

New payment set to replace Attendance Allowance next year could include mobility element for older people

Pension Age Disability Payment will provide financial support for over 123,700 pensioners living in Scotland.

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023

DWP: New cost of living payments from April 2023 - full list of dates and who gets paid

Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Income Support and income-based Jobseeker's Allowance claimants will all benefit from the new grants

Bristol Post · Mar 31, 2023

Increase your income before tax year ends this week by checking for unclaimed benefits or discounts

The new financial year begins on April 6 but there is still time to claim discounts and rebates for 2022-23.

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023