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People claiming PIP do not need to report any of these changes to the DWP

PIP is a non-means tested benefit and a claimant's financial situation is not taken into account.

Daily Record

DWP considering raising state pension age to 68 - how it could affect you

Changes are planned due to life expectancy rising

Nottingham Post

People on PIP may be able to backdate certain benefits to the start of their DWP award

An award for PIP or the new Adult Disability Payment could lead to benefit top-ups, housing support and Council Tax discounts.

Daily Record

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Pensions ‘injustice’ leaves generation of women in crisis as inflation bites

Women born in the 1950s have been hard hit by rushed changes to the state pension age

The Guardian - UK

DWP introduces new change to fit note procedure starting from next month

At present, only doctors can certify a fit note for people off work for more than seven days.

Daily Record

Nearly 160k more pupils can now claim free school meals – see how numbers have risen in North East

A teaching union says it’s "shocking" that the numbers needing state-funded lunches continue to rise

Chronicle Live

UK doctors with long Covid say they have been denied disability benefits

Exclusive: some who worked on pandemic frontline may have to sell their house after claims rejected

The Guardian - UK

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Number of people hit by Universal Credit benefits sanctions in the North East doubles

Department for Work and Pensions figures show more and more people are having their Universal Credit cut

Chronicle Live

Scot commits suicide after 'exhausting' battle with DWP over removal of disability benefits

A SCOT has taken her own life after fighting an “exhausting” battle with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to restore her disability…

The National (Scotland)

DWP Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants owed £2.6 billion due to error

Due to mistakes made by the Department for Work and Pensions, people claiming benefits such as Universal Credit and Pension Credit have been collectively underpaid £2.6 billion

Edinburgh Live

New DWP State Pension changes may affect when you can retire

The State Pension age is currently being reviewed by the Department for Work and Pensions, and it could be increased — meaning many people will need to work for longer

Glasgow Live

Scot with chronic illnesses tells of battle with UK Government system

A SCOT whose chronic illnesses “rule every part of my life” has said his fight to receive the benefits he is entitled to has been an uphill…

The National (Scotland)

Saturday headlines: Sir Rod Stewart pledges support to fundraiser for Rangers legend Andy Goram

Here are the main headlines on the Daily Record website today.

Daily Record

The thousands of people in Leeds having their benefits docked and why

The numbers have soared since the pandemic

Leeds Live

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Nottingham Post

DWP warning PIP payments could stop when travelling abroad

Details such as the length of a trip need to be reported

Daily Record

DWP provides up to £156 each week for more than 400,000 people with these neurological conditions

More than 70 conditions are supported through PIP.

Chronicle Live

PIP and other benefit claimants can get up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

Learner drivers will however still need to cover the costs of their theory and practical driving tests

Daily Mirror

Common PIP myths that could be stopping you from collecting over £600 a month

Millions of Britons are eligible for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) ranging between £94.80 and £608.60 a month. But many are missing out due to common myths surrounding the benefit - here's what you need to know

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Daily Record

People claiming Carer's Allowance to miss out on direct financial support from new cost of living payments

Help for unpaid carers can only come through other household occupants.

Wales Online

Universal credit, PIP: how long you have to wait after you apply

It's worth applying as soon as you need to as it can take months before you get your first payments

Glasgow Live

DWP Universal Credit claimants and others owed £2.6 billion due to error

As a result of errors made by the Department for Work and Pensions, thousands of claimants are owed extra money — though others have been given too much and will need to pay it back

Daily Record

New payment will replace PIP for first-time claimants in seven locations next month

Existing DWP claimants will not start to transfer to new benefits system until August.

Daily Record

DWP encourages older people to check for income top-up on Pension Credit day of action

An average of £1,900 is unclaimed each year by people over State Pension age.

Liverpool Echo

PIP payments could be stopped if you go on holiday this year

The DWP have rules around holidays which could affect your PIP entitlement

Daily Record

People on PIP moving to new disability benefits system may need to report change to DWP

You may also have to contact your local authority if you currently get support for housing or Council Tax.

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