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DWP Announces Major PIP Benefits System Review

The Department for Work and Pensions has launched its most significant Personal Independence Payment review in years, examining how support is delivered to disabled people across the UK.

Birmingham cracks down on Blue Badge fraudsters

Birmingham City Council launches major crackdown on drivers illegally using disabled parking badges, with enforcement officers patrolling city streets to catch fraudsters exploiting the system.

DWP plans to scrap sickness benefit - 450,000 at risk

Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions is considering abolishing the Work Capability Assessment, putting vital benefits for seriously ill and disabled claimants in jeopardy. Charities warn this could plunge thousands into poverty.

Young writer's marathon raises thousands for hospice

Eleanor Riddington, an inspirational 11-year-old from Surrey, has written an incredible 50,000 words in just one month, raising over £2,000 for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice through her extraordinary literary efforts.

Caerphilly Support Team Transforms Resident's Life

Discover the inspiring story of how Caerphilly's dedicated Floating Support Service provided warmth, comfort and life-changing assistance to a local resident facing overwhelming challenges.

MPs Demand Urgent PIP Assessment Overhaul

A damning parliamentary report exposes the devastating impact of PIP assessments on vulnerable claimants, with MPs calling for immediate reform of the 'adversarial' system.

Beaumond House Hospice Reopens Revamped Charity Store

Beaumond House Hospice Care has proudly reopened its transformed charity discount store on Castlegate in Newark, offering bargain treasures while raising crucial funds for palliative care services in the community.

Have Your Say on Accessible Housing in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council launches crucial consultation seeking public input on new accessibility standards for housing development. Have your say on creating more inclusive living spaces.

Tractor Run Wins National Fundraiser of the Year Award

A heartwarming community initiative that saw vintage tractors parade through the countryside has been honoured with the prestigious Fundraiser of the Year award, celebrating outstanding charitable achievement.

Kaye Adams' Emotional ITV Studio Accessibility Ordeal

Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams opens up about her distressing experience being stranded outside ITV studios due to accessibility failures, sparking important conversations about disability inclusion.

Welsh choir raises £2,500 for dementia charity

Cor Meibion De Cymru male choir delivers spectacular Kidwelly performance, generating vital funds to support dementia care through Ty Golau charity in moving community initiative.

Reeves urged to scrap disability benefit rule

Exclusive: Motability demands immediate action as disabled drivers face losing vehicles due to outdated DLA-to-PIP reassessment rules, creating financial hardship and mobility crisis.

Wetherspoon worker wins £25k discrimination case

A former Wetherspoon employee has been awarded £25,000 after winning a disability discrimination claim against the pub chain over accessibility issues at a Birmingham city centre location.

Emmerdale star's emotional charity climb triumph

Actor James Moore, known for his role in Emmerdale, triumphs at 270 Climbing Park's challenging ascent while raising vital funds for the British Heart Foundation in a touching tribute to his late father.

DWP warning over PIP form errors costing thousands

Exclusive: Thousands of Britons are making critical mistakes on PIP application forms, potentially losing thousands in vital support. Experts reveal the common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

DWP told to tighten PIP benefit assessment rules

Government ministers demand urgent reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments after investigation reveals vulnerable claimants being unfairly denied essential support.

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