State pensioners receiving Carer's Allowance can claim an extra £48.15 per week via Pension Credit, which increased by 3.8% in April 2026. This top-up can double for couples and unlocks additional benefits like Winter Fuel Payment and Council Tax discount
State pensioners aged 75+ can get a free TV licence by claiming Pension Credit. The benefit takes 16 minutes to apply and unlocks up to £4,300/year in support.
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The DWP is trialling a new system where case managers, not healthcare professionals, will determine PIP awards. Critics warn it will lead to inaccurate decisions.
The DWP calls on all 4 million PIP claimants to fill out a vital form starting Monday, June 8, as part of the ongoing Timms Review to reshape the disability benefit.
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Nearly 877,000 young PIP claimants could face reassessment under new DWP plans as the welfare bill for 16-24s is set to soar to £9 billion annually by 2040.
A DWP rule increases Universal Credit payments for those with severe conditions or terminal illness to £429.80, £271 more than the old LCW rate.
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