Department for Work and Pensions claimants of Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance could lose access to the Motability Scheme under strict new two-week monitoring requirements involving mandatory black box installations.
Rob, a former Royal Marine from Leicestershire, defied odds after a severe accident left him in a coma. Now, with help from assistance dogs, he regains independence and supports a charity appeal to transform more lives.
Two Care First centers in Pheasey will shut in August due to staffing issues, affecting adults with disabilities. Families express distress over abrupt notification and uncertain future.
The Sunshine Fund organized a private cinema screening for 17 families at Cineworld in The Gate, offering a stress-free movie experience for children with disabilities and their caregivers.
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People receiving Attendance Allowance, PIP, or DLA must now make new claims through Social Security Scotland if relocating permanently to Scotland, as automatic transfers have ended.
Millions of Personal Independence Payment claimants are receiving higher benefits this week, with weekly rates increasing to £194.60 as part of annual inflation adjustments.
BBC TV Licensing announces a 50% discount, reducing the annual fee from £180 to £90 for households with a registered blind member, subject to proof of severe sight impairment.
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a Call for Evidence as part of the Timms Review to assess the Personal Independence Payment system. The Labour government aims to ensure PIP remains fair and effective in modern society.
Robert Nolan, chair of Deafblind UK, has been presented with an OBE by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle for his decades of advocacy and fundraising for deafblind people. The award highlights his personal contributions and the often-overlooked deafblin
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A new DWP rule change for the Motability Scheme, effective July 1, will reduce mileage allowances and increase excess charges, potentially forcing disabled individuals, including a teacher, to remain home and unable to work.
Gympanzees receives nearly £1 million from the National Lottery to build Britain's first fully accessible leisure centre for disabled children near Bristol, aiming to open later this year.
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a stark warning about 37-week delays for Access to Work benefit decisions, citing significant backlogs and inefficient systems as key causes.
The DWP Motability Scheme will implement significant changes starting July 1, 2026, including VAT and Insurance Premium Tax on leases, revised mileage allowances, and updated tire replacement policies for new applications.
The Department for Work and Pensions has released a comprehensive list of 178 medical conditions that could qualify individuals for a weekly Personal Independence Payment of up to £194.60, with increased rates taking effect from April.
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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rates will rise from Monday, with maximum annual increases of £364. The DWP's annual adjustment aligns with inflation, affecting millions of disability benefit claimants across the UK.
The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed the most common health conditions for PIP claims, with psychiatric disorders leading at 37% of 3.7 million recipients nationwide.
A new £800,000 investigation aims to address bullying, discrimination, and career barriers for disabled doctors in the NHS, with findings to shape an action plan for equity.
Disability benefit recipients using the Motability car leasing scheme will see advance payments rise by up to £400 due to new DWP tax rules effective July 1, 2026.
The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed significant changes to the Motability Scheme starting July 1, 2026, including VAT and IPT application to leases, potentially increasing costs for disabled claimants.
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Autism Berkshire reports over 5,500 autistic people now carry the Thames Valley Autism Alert Card, with plans to expand during Autism Acceptance Week 2026. The free card aids in emergencies and daily interactions across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfords
A Birmingham charity has helped Vicky Lilly discover wheelchair dance, boosting her confidence and independence. She won gold at a dance championship and now lives life on her terms.
The All Together NOW! charity newspaper returns with its Spring issue, serving the digitally excluded in Liverpool. Meanwhile, RNID launches a survey on public transport accessibility for deaf people.
The Department for Work and Pensions is prioritizing Access to Work scheme payments, worth up to £200 weekly, for claimants starting jobs within four weeks or with urgent needs.
The Department for Work and Pensions is set to offer £4,000 in annual support through the Access to Work scheme for individuals with specific PIP conditions, though delays are expected due to increased claims.
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The Department for Work and Pensions is replacing its 30-year-old Access to Work IT system with a modern platform starting in June, aiming to reduce processing delays and improve efficiency for disabled claimants.
A DWP survey reveals 1 in 3 Disability Confident employers hired zero disabled people, sparking outrage from disability rights advocates and Labour officials.
Sabena Khan, 47, from Stockport, lost her Universal Credit after DWP incorrectly classified carer payments as savings, plunging her into debt and mental health crisis.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a significant increase in Personal Independence Payment rates starting April 6, providing claimants with up to £371 more annually to help with living costs.
Helen Derici, 61, was wrongly stripped of disability benefits for a decade after the DWP saw her on a BBC documentary. She has now won her case, highlighting issues with invisible disabilities.
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A vital learning disability respite service in Middlesbrough has secured its long-term future by relocating to modern premises at Levick Court, ensuring continued support for around 70 families and carers.
