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New DWP ‘online apply service’ for PIP being offered to 60 people making a new claim each day

'We are currently operating a small-scale test'

Nottingham Post · Mar 29, 2023

New DWP rules amid PIP application process shakeup

It comes amid a backlog of new claims for PIP

Liverpool Echo · Mar 29, 2023

New DWP ‘online apply service’ for PIP being offered to 60 people making a new claim each day

The invitation to apply online will only be extended to those starting a new claim over the phone.

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023

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DWP shares more details on huge new Universal Credit shakeup

New proposals will change how part of Universal Credit is awarded

Liverpool Echo · Mar 24, 2023

DWP shares more details on new Universal Credit plans for claimants with health issues

People with additional barriers to employment will also be helped into work under the new plans.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

People making new claim for PIP could have award decision before end of June as processing times improve

New claims for PIP could be worth up to £691 each month from April once the annual benefits uprating is applied.

Daily Record · Mar 20, 2023

DWP explains PIP review process – as well as those most likely to get 'light touch' review and ongoing payments

PIP awards last for between a few months and ten years before a review is needed

Nottingham Post · Mar 13, 2023

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DWP urged to consider new benefit for people of State Pension age who do not qualify for Carer’s Allowance

Carer’s Allowance is worth £69.70 per week to those providing 35 hours of care for a friend or family member.

Daily Record · Mar 7, 2023

DWP PIP warning as thousands of claimants have payments stopped

Many benefit claimants failed to return their AR1 PIP review form

Liverpool Echo · Feb 27, 2023

DWP PIP warning as tens of thousands of claimants see benefits stopped

Up to 42,000 claimants lost benefits

Nottingham Post · Feb 25, 2023

Thousands of PIP claimants having payments stopped due to review form failure, warns DWP

The Department of Work and Pensions said thousands of people are failing to submit their review forms

Wales Online · Feb 25, 2023

DWP PIP warning with thousands of benefit claimants having payments stopped

Concerns that the number of claimants allegedly failing to return their forms seemed to be increasing at an extraordinary rate

Chronicle Live · Feb 24, 2023

People on Carer's Allowance urged to check if they qualify for other DWP benefits

Unpaid carers cannot directly qualify for the £900 cost of living payment unless they are also claiming a means-tested benefit.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2023

People only claiming Carer's Allowance may not qualify for new £301 cost of living payment due this Spring

Unpaid carers cannot directly qualify for the £900 cost of living payment unless they are also claiming a means-tested benefit.

Daily Record · Feb 9, 2023

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Nottingham Post · Feb 7, 2023

DWP PIP update for claimants due for hospital stays

PIP is designed to help with extra living costs

Chronicle Live · Feb 3, 2023

DWP clarifies what happens to your PIP payments if you go into hospital

Personal Independence Payments are made to support people living with long-term physical or mental health conditions and disabilities

Nottingham Post · Feb 3, 2023

DWP explains what happens with PIP payments when people are in hospital

Concerns were raised about whether the DWP's rules may put people off seeking medical care if it will affect their payments

Nottingham Post · Feb 3, 2023

DWP confirms rules for PIP claimants who have long hospital stay

A minister says there is no evidence that current Government rules on PIP stop people from seeking medical help.

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Daily Record · Feb 2, 2023

DWP clarifies payment and benefit rules for people on PIP due to go into hospital this year

There were concerns the policy might affect an individual’s decisions to get medical help.

Daily Record · Feb 2, 2023

DWP confirms new PIP trial allows some people to complete whole application online

A new digital version of the ‘PIP 2 health questionnaire’ is also currently being offered to the ‘majority’ of claimants.

Chronicle Live · Jan 26, 2023

DWP changes to PIP and ESA assessments slammed for 'delays and confusion'

Website accuses the DWP of dragging its heels on clarifying a major change to the assessment system for benefits

Daily Mirror · Jan 11, 2023

'Labour's plan for disabled people is the same as Tories - to push us into work'

Both Tories and Labour politicians are pledging to get disabled people back into work, but what about those of us who can’t work?

Edinburgh Live · Jan 8, 2023

Carer's Allowance claimants urged to check if they qualify for other DWP benefits

Unpaid carers cannot directly qualify for the £900 cost of living payment unless they are also claiming a means-tested benefit - which many claimants are eligible for.

Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023

People on Carer's Allowance urged to check if they qualify for other DWP benefits

Unpaid carers cannot directly qualify for the £900 cost of living payment unless they are also claiming a means-tested benefit.

Daily Record · Dec 22, 2022

DWP encourages people on Carer's Allowance to check if they qualify for means-tested benefits

The 2023/24 means-tested cost of living payment is worth £900.

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