Blue Badge update for people on PIP due to move to new disability payment before summer
An important letter about the Blue Badge scheme will be issued following the move to Adult Disability Payment.
PIP claimants urged to request original award letters ahead of benefit reforms
The Department for Work and Pensions will be introducing widespread changes to the disability benefits system from November ...
All health conditions that mean you get cheaper train tickets - full list
The Disabled Persons Railcard provides a one-third discount on train fares and is accessible to those with a disability or a ...
DWP tells 3.7million PIP and ADP claimants to request crucial document before benefit changes
The UK Government has confirmed widespread changes to the disability benefits system will be introduced under new reforms ...
PIP claimants told to request key form before major DWP changes
However, if you've misplaced that letter, you can contact the DWP and request a copy of your claim form. This will allow you ...
People on Adult Disability Payment due important letter about benefit changes
The uprating letter states: “Your award is based on your current needs. If anything changes then your award might need to be ...
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New devolved benefit payment rates due this month for pensioners, disabled people and families
The earnings limit for Carer Support Payment will be increased to £196.00 - equivalent to 16 hours at the new National Living Wage - aligning with the increase of the earnings limit for Carer’s ...
People losing out on PIP being handed separate £5,740 payment from DWP
The advice comes from the UK’s largest community of unpaid carers ahead of planned cuts to disability benefits for some ...
Full list of everyone eligible for a Blue Badge, how to apply and how much it costs
A Blue Badge costs up to £10 in England and Northern Ireland. It is £20 in Scotland and free in Wales. The badge typically ...
PIP, Attendance Allowance and other DWP claimants face wait for full higher payment
The annual uprating will see people on disability benefits get higher payments but the process can take time to complete ...
Letter: Work just isn’t an option for many disabled people
Work isn’t an option for everyone and those who cannot work need sufficient financial support to lead an ordinary life.
Opinion
Reader letter: Spring Statement falls short
Statement acknowledges that changes to PIP and the health element of Universal Credit will leave 250,000 people worse off.