The Latest Breaking News from Tom Pursglove

How much is Attendance Allowance? Pensioners could be missing out on hundreds of pounds a month

Age UK is urging pensioners to take advantage of attendance allowance

Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2023

Main reason Carer’s Allowance payments stop when someone reaches State Pension age

Even though there is no upper age limit for Carer’s Allowance, DWP explains why payments end.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023

DWP issues important update on when people will get their £150 cost-of-living payment

And this is what to do if you don't

Wales Online · Jun 21, 2023

Boris Johnson could avoid ‘early retirement’ with pub work, Labour MP jokes

Jonathan Ashworth asked whether the Work and Pensions Secretary would give the same advice to Mr Johnson as he has to other over-50s who retire early.

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023

DWP issues update on new PIP assessment plans to reduce 'unnecessary reassessments'

Minister for Disabled People Tom Pursglove confirmed that the department is working to reduce reassessments for people with severe and lifelong health conditions

Chronicle Live · Jun 15, 2023

New PIP assessment plans for people with severe and lifelong health conditions

DWP also shared that most people over State Pension age receive an ongoing award of PIP for 10 years.

Daily Record · Jun 14, 2023

DWP could monitor your bank account or social media this summer under new fraud measures

DWP investigators can gather different types of evidence when looking into a benefits claim. for fraud or error.

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023

DWP working on new digital system to speed up PIP appeals process for people challenging decision

People on PIP, Universal Credit and ESA can now submit their appeal online.

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2023

'Utterly heartbreaking' death of Nottingham man Errol Graham discussed in Parliament

A recent report found there were 'missed opportunities' to save Errol Graham's life

Nottingham Post · Jun 9, 2023

New Attendance Allowance application trial being offered to 60 people making a new claim each week

Invitations are currently being offered to older people who meet the current scope of the DWP trial.

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023