DWP Autumn Benefit Changes: Three Key Reforms
Major DWP reforms this autumn will affect Universal Credit, PIP assessments and work capability rules. Here's what claimants need to know about the coming changes.
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Abbie Roscoe: Four Gold Medals at Transplant Games
Liverpool athlete Abbie Roscoe triumphs at British Transplant Games in Manchester, winning four gold medals just two years after life-changing kidney transplant from her mother.
Domino Art: Mars & Humbugs Transform Accessibility Awareness
Discover how innovative domino art featuring Mars bars and humbugs is breaking down barriers and creating conversations about accessibility in our community.
DWP's PIP shake-up threatens thousands with benefit loss
Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see thousands lose crucial financial support as government plans new assessment criteria.
Birmingham Christmas Market Adds Quiet Hours for Accessibility
Birmingham's famous Frankfurt Christmas Market is introducing dedicated quiet hours and accessibility improvements to create a more inclusive festive experience for neurodiverse visitors and those with disabilities.
Budget 2025: PIP and Universal Credit Changes Confirmed
Chancellor's autumn budget confirms significant welfare reforms affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Discover how PIP assessments and Universal Credit payments are set to change.
BBC responds to Celebrity MasterChef accessibility complaints
The BBC has issued an official statement following significant viewer complaints about accessibility issues during a recent Celebrity MasterChef episode featuring deaf contestant Chris McCausland.
Garraway and Balding slam 'disgusting' GMB segment
ITV presenters erupt in fury over controversial disability access discussion, calling it 'backwards step' for inclusion as viewers express outrage.
Motability Scheme Overhaul Sparks Disabled Drivers Fears
Proposed changes to the PIP Motability scheme could leave thousands of disabled drivers without adapted vehicles, sparking widespread concern among disability advocates.
DWP confirms major PIP changes for 2025
The Department for Work and Pensions has finally revealed details about significant reforms to Personal Independence Payment coming next year. Discover how the new assessment criteria could affect thousands of claimants across the UK.
DWP replaces sick notes in benefits shake-up
The government is replacing traditional sick notes with a new digital system designed to get people back to work faster. Find out how the major DWP changes will affect you.
Paralympic Stars Inspire Rehabilitation Breakthroughs
Team GB stars inspire patients at state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility, transforming lives through shared experiences of overcoming adversity
Blue Badge Access Under Threat for Millions
A major overhaul of the PIP assessment system could strip millions of disabled people of their Blue Badge parking rights, sparking widespread concern among disability advocates.
Empty Shoes Protest Reveals SEND Crisis Across UK
Families across England and Scotland are placing empty children's shoes outside council buildings in a poignant protest against special educational needs funding cuts and support failures.
Cornwall's holiday let crisis deepens with new rules
Exclusive investigation reveals how Cornwall's new 182-day occupancy rule is forcing holiday let owners to sell up, creating a perfect storm for the region's tourism economy.
Solihull veterans' HMO gets green light
A controversial plan to convert a five-bedroom Solihull property into accommodation for military veterans has been approved, overcoming significant local opposition and parking concerns.
DWP PIP shake-up: Mobility payment cuts loom
Exclusive: Major changes to PIP assessment criteria could see thousands of claimants lose vital mobility support as government pushes forward with disability benefit reforms.
Six benefits see major payment increases from April
Millions of Brits receiving key benefits including Universal Credit and State Pension will see significant payment increases from April 2024. Discover which six payments are rising and how much extra you could receive.
Hagley Road HMO rejected over cramped conditions
Dudley Council refuses controversial HMO conversion on Hagley Road, citing overcrowding concerns and inadequate living conditions for students in latest planning decision.
Bristol's Landmark Student Halls Development Approved
A landmark £multi-million student accommodation development in Bristol city centre has received planning permission, promising to transform the cityscape while addressing the growing demand for university housing.
Universal Credit shame: Disabled dad's heating vs eating choice
A disabled father from Birmingham reveals how cruel benefit calculations are forcing families to choose between heating and eating as the cost of living crisis deepens.
48 Health Conditions That Qualify for DWP Support
Discover the comprehensive list of 48 health conditions that could make you eligible for crucial financial support from the DWP, including mental health conditions and physical disabilities.
Special needs transport crisis strands Sandwell children
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
ESA claimants warned: Payments could stop
Critical DWP letters are hitting doormats across the UK, warning Employment and Support Allowance claimants their payments could STOP unless they take immediate action. Here's what you need to know.
West Midlands para-cyclist becomes national champion
Discover the inspiring journey of a West Midlands para-cyclist who transformed tragedy into triumph, becoming national champion just two years after a devastating accident.
Flintshire launches ALN holiday activity programme
Flintshire County Council announces groundbreaking holiday activity programme specifically designed for children with ALN, ensuring inclusive support during school breaks.
Travelodge guests sent 21 miles in booking blunder
Holidaymakers faced an unexpected cross-country journey when a Birmingham Travelodge mistakenly booked them into a hotel 21 miles away in Walsall due to a baffling booking system error.
DWP announces PIP overhaul for six health conditions
The Department for Work and Pensions is streamlining Personal Independence Payment claims for people with specific health conditions, potentially cutting waiting times and reducing assessment requirements.
Dudley Council's student block rejected on green belt
Planning inspectors uphold decision to refuse major student accommodation development on protected green belt land in Dudley, dealing blow to council's housing plans.
Disabled man's 7-month gang terror ordeal in Birmingham
A vulnerable Birmingham man with cerebral palsy suffered seven months of brutal attacks by a teenage gang who subjected him to horrific violence and humiliation in his own home.
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