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DWP changes PIP assessment rules after tribunal ruling

A landmark tribunal ruling has forced the DWP to rewrite disability assessment guidance after a woman's PIP claim was rejected for wearing a bra during her assessment, sparking widespread criticism of the system.

DWP reveals why PIP payments are being restricted

The Department for Work and Pensions has broken its silence on controversial new restrictions affecting Personal Independence Payment claims, revealing the data-driven approach behind the changes affecting vulnerable claimants across the UK.

DWP PIP assessment bra removal ruled unacceptable

A landmark tribunal ruling condemns DWP assessment practices after a disabled woman was forced to remove her bra during a PIP assessment, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform.

DWP announces major PIP eligibility changes

The Department for Work and Pensions reveals significant reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments, affecting how millions claim disability benefits across the UK.

Mental health support cut before park murder

A coroner's inquest reveals how a Devon man killed a stranger in a park just months after his mental health support was terminated, raising serious questions about care system failures.

Jenny Cox: Architect of Britain's health and social care

Discover the remarkable legacy of Jenny Cox, the pioneering civil servant whose tireless work behind the scenes revolutionised Britain's approach to health, social care, and disability rights, leaving an indelible mark on millions of lives.

Denise Welch, 67, reveals ADHD diagnosis

Former Loose Women panelist Denise Welch opens up about her recent ADHD diagnosis at 67, explaining how it finally answers decades of mental health battles and emotional turmoil.

Youth Suicide Rates Up 50% in Decade

Shocking new data reveals a devastating 50% increase in suicide rates among children and young people in England over the past ten years, with experts calling for urgent mental health reforms.

ADHD Adults Face 5x Higher Financial Crisis Risk

Groundbreaking UK research reveals adults with ADHD are nearly five times more likely to face serious financial difficulties, with new study exposing the devastating mental health impact of money struggles.

Singing speeds postnatal depression recovery

Groundbreaking research from the UK shows that group singing sessions can help new mothers recover from postnatal depression three times faster than standard treatments.

Mother's psychosis tragedy: The baby she adored

Friends reveal the heartbreaking backstory of Alice Mackey, a successful professional whose life shattered when postpartum psychosis turned her dream of motherhood into unimaginable tragedy.

Bipolar & Schizophrenia: Beyond the Stigma

Groundbreaking research challenges common misconceptions about bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, revealing new insights into treatment and recovery on World Mental Health Day.

NDIS rule changes put disabled lives at risk

Exclusive: A Queensland man who survived a catastrophic diving accident faces uncertainty as new NDIS assessment rules could strip away the essential care keeping him alive.

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