1.7m UK Pensioners Receive DWP Attendance Allowance
More than 1.7 million UK state pensioners receive DWP Attendance Allowance for health conditions. Weekly payments of £73.90 or £110.40 provide vital support. Discover if you qualify.
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Government backs down on controversial PIP cuts
Ministers have scrapped immediate changes to PIP eligibility after a Labour rebellion. An independent review, led by Sir Stephen Timms, will now report in autumn. Read the full update.
New DWP Crisis & Housing Benefits Start April 1
Two new DWP benefits, the Crisis Payment and Housing Payment, launch on April 1, 2026. Thousands of low-income households across England could be eligible for support from the £1bn Crisis and Resilience Fund. Learn more about the eligibility criteria and
PIP delays over a year as DWP service condemned
Disabled claimants face waits exceeding a year for PIP, pushing them into debt. The Public Accounts Committee demands urgent action. Read the full report.
DWP's 'Important' PIP Update for Fairer Payments
The DWP has issued a key update on the Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment, pledging to make the system 'fair and fit for the future' through co-production with disabled people.
PIP benefit success rate drops dramatically to 38%
New DWP data reveals a sharp fall in Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim success rates. Discover the latest figures and what it means for claimants in England and Wales.
PIP claimants face 'over a year' wait for DWP payments
Disabled people are waiting over a year for Personal Independence Payment decisions, pushing many into debt. The DWP's processing delays are branded 'unacceptable'.
178 Conditions for £187 Weekly DWP PIP Payment
The DWP has listed 178 health conditions that could qualify you for up to £187.45 per week in Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Find out if you're eligible.
New £194.60 PIP payment rates confirmed for April 2026
Millions on Personal Independence Payment will see weekly rates rise to £194.60 from April. Get the full details on the DWP benefit increase and what it means for you.
Pensioners Urged to Claim £200 Winter Fuel Payment by Jan 28
Millions of UK state pensioners born before 1959 have a fortnight to claim a free £200 Winter Fuel Payment. The DWP deadline is January 28, 2026. Here's how to check and claim.
DWP confirms 3.8% PIP increase from April 2026
The DWP has announced a 3.8% rise in PIP and disability benefits from 6 April 2026. Weekly rates will increase, with the maximum four-weekly payment reaching £778.40. Find out your new rate.
Surrey's £300 Cost of Living Fund for Disabled Opens
Surrey residents with disabilities or long-term illnesses can apply for a £300 payment from Monday to help with living costs. Learn eligibility and how to apply.
PIP claimants can access £700 monthly discounts via Purpl
People on Personal Independence Payment are being encouraged to join Purpl, a UK-first discount platform for disabled people, offering potential savings of £700 per month on therapies, equipment, and daily essentials.
DWP confirms 3.8% rise for PIP, DLA & Attendance Allowance
The DWP has announced a 3.8% increase for PIP, DLA, and Attendance Allowance from April. Millions of claimants will receive higher payments and notification letters. Keep your letter safe as proof of entitlement.
PIP stopped after new diagnosis, student scores zero
A 20-year-old student's PIP payments were terminated after she reported new health conditions. She scored zero in her assessment despite worsening health. Read her story and the DWP's response.
HMRC: Don't Include 2025 Winter Fuel Payment on Tax Return
HMRC confirms state pensioners do not need to declare their 2025 Winter Fuel Payment on this year's tax return. Find out who is eligible and the key deadlines.
MPs Condemn 'Unacceptable' DWP PIP Delays
A damning report reveals severe delays in PIP claims, with some waiting over a year. MPs warn vulnerable people are being pushed into debt and poverty. Urgent action demanded.
MPs warn of 'unacceptable' 16-week PIP wait by DWP
MPs slam DWP for 'unacceptably poor service' as PIP claimants face 16-week waits, risking debt and poverty. Read the damning report and government response.
Pre-1945 Pensioners Risk Missing £300 Winter Fuel Payment
Pensioners born before 1945 must check eligibility for the DWP's Winter Fuel Payment. Up to £300 is at stake. Claim deadline is 31 March 2026. Act now to avoid missing out.
Claim missing £300 Winter Fuel Payment by Jan 28
The DWP urges pensioners missing their Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 to contact the helpline by January 28, 2026. Check eligibility and claim details here.
Six DWP benefits get £50 Cold Weather Payment in January
The DWP confirms 18 postcodes will receive a second £25 Cold Weather Payment this January. Find out if you're eligible and check the full list of qualifying areas.
Full List of Households Eligible for £500 DWP Payment
Find out if you qualify for a £500 cost of living payment from the Household Support Fund this January. Eligibility extends beyond benefit claimants to working families.
£110 Cost of Living payments for DWP benefit claimants
Cambridgeshire Council is offering new £110 payments to residents on benefits like Housing Benefit and PIP. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply for the DWP Household Support Fund.
PIP Claims: Top 5 Conditions Revealed by DWP
New DWP data shows psychiatric disorders account for 39% of Personal Independence Payment claims. Discover the most common qualifying conditions and how PIP support works.
Nationwide warns of 7-day payment delays
Nationwide Building Society responds to customer complaints over payments pending for up to seven days. The issue follows a recent £44m fine for weak financial crime controls.
£305 Winter Heating Payment for Scottish Pensioners
Over 880,000 Scottish pensioners are receiving a new Pension Age Winter Heating Payment of up to £305.10 to help with soaring energy costs this winter. Find out if you're eligible.
19 NHS Conditions Can Secure £812 PIP Monthly Payment
Individuals with 19 specific long-term health conditions, including mental health issues and chronic pain, could be eligible for up to £812 monthly from DWP's Personal Independence Payment. Learn how to apply.
DWP January State Pension Dates Set by NI Number
Your National Insurance number's final two digits determine when your DWP state pension arrives in January. Learn your payment day and key pension facts.
DWP updates benefits after brain tumour report warning
The DWP has issued an update on Attendance Allowance, DLA, and PIP following a 'serious' warning from a charity report on the financial impact of brain tumours. Learn about the findings and the government's response.
£150 Warm Home Discount for Universal Credit claimants
Millions on Universal Credit, Housing Benefit and ESA will get a £150 cost-of-living payment off energy bills this winter. Find out if you qualify and when you'll receive it.
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