The Latest Breaking News from DWP

DWP could means-test PIP, Attendance Allowance and other disability benefits

PIP, Attendance Allowance and other disability benefits could all be affected

Liverpool Echo · Nov 2, 2022

Thousands of people in last year of life to have disability benefits fast-tracked by DWP

The rule change will reduce processing times for PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance.

Daily Record · Nov 2, 2022

People on legacy benefits could be due £1,500 back payments following appeal hearing next month

Two million people on older-style benefits missed out on the £20 weekly Universal Credit uplift during the pandemic.

Daily Record · Nov 2, 2022

People of State Pension age could get £300 cost of living payment again next winter

DWP has not made a decision yet on heating bill support for winter 2023/24.

Daily Record · Nov 2, 2022

DWP fails to rule out means-testing PIP, Attendance Allowance and other disability benefits

The Autumn Budget is scheduled to take place on November 17 and questions have been asked about any upcoming changes to disability benefits

Chronicle Live · Nov 2, 2022

Glasgow man wins 'unfair' DWP sanction row after missing appointment because of job interview

A man from Glasgow was left out of pocket after he slept in due to his late night preparations for an interview and missed one Job Centre meeting the following day.

Glasgow Live · Nov 2, 2022

Thousands of disabled people in Greater Manchester had their benefits stopped while in hospital

If a person has to spend 28 days or longer in a hospital, their PIP payments are suspended under the so-called 'hospitalisation rule'

Manchester Evening News · Nov 2, 2022

DWP shares most common medical conditions eligible for £627 PIP payment

Millions of people across the UK get Personal Independence Payment benefits in order to help with their daily lives

Bristol Post · Nov 1, 2022

Thousands more terminally ill people to have disability benefits fast-tracked by DWP

Landmark legislation has been passed to help people nearing the end of their life get faster access to financial support

Chronicle Live · Nov 1, 2022

Second cost of living payment expected to arrive next week

The £324 payment will be received by more than eight million homes

Liverpool Echo · Nov 1, 2022