Category : Dental Services


Woman Injured in Newcastle College Fall

A woman sustained potentially serious injuries after falling at Newcastle College in Staffordshire. Paramedics treated her before she was taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital.

DWP PIP/DLA Motability Vehicles Get Mandatory Black Boxes

New mandatory rule changes for DWP PIP and DLA claimants using the Motability scheme require vehicles to be fitted with black boxes monitoring driving habits. Drivers risk removal from the scheme after multiple poor ratings.

Digital PIP Trial Increases Claims by 22%

A Department for Work and Pensions trial shifting Personal Independence Payment applications online has increased registrations by 22% and successful claims by 7%, sparking political controversy over accessibility versus welfare control.

DWP Ramps Up Face-to-Face PIP Assessments from April

The Department for Work and Pensions is increasing face-to-face Personal Independence Payment assessments from April, aiming to raise the proportion from 5% to 30%, with claimants advised to prepare evidence.

Petition Demands DWP Stop £400 PIP Motability Changes

An online petition with over 18,000 signatures calls on the DWP to halt proposed changes to the Motability Scheme that could cost claimants up to £400. The changes include new taxes on advance payments and reduced mileage allowances.

DWP Protects 4 PIP/DLA Groups from Motability Changes

The Department for Work and Pensions will protect four groups of Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance claimants from new Motability Scheme rules targeting tax, mileage, and tyres starting this summer.

NHS Dental Charges to Rise 1.7% from April

Patients in England will pay more for NHS dental care from April 1, with prices increasing by an average of 1.7% for the 2026/27 financial year. The hike affects all paying patients, though exemptions remain for vulnerable groups.

DWP Assesses 13 Tasks for PIP Eligibility and £778 Payments

The Department for Work and Pensions is evaluating 13 daily living and mobility tasks to determine if Personal Independence Payment claimants still qualify for benefits worth up to £778 every four weeks, with payments set to increase in April.

PIP Bank Account Changes in April 2026

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rates are set to increase in April 2026, with claimants potentially receiving up to an extra £364 annually. The DWP has announced new weekly rates and advised on payment adjustments due to Easter bank holidays.

DWP Confirms PIP Award Length Changes from April

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced significant changes to Personal Independence Payment award durations, extending minimum periods to three years for most claimants aged 25 and over.

NHS Dental Charges in England to Rise from April 2026

NHS dental charges in England will rise by an average of 1.7% from 1 April 2026, with costs for treatments like check-ups and fillings increasing. The British Dental Association has condemned the hike as a 'slap in the face' to low-income patients.

DWP Extends PIP Award Lengths to Clear Backlog

The Department for Work and Pensions is extending Personal Independence Payment award periods to a minimum of three years for new claimants aged 25 and over from April 2026, aiming to reduce processing delays.

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