Disability Activist Alice Wong Dies Aged 51
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DWP Benefits Payment Shake-Up: Major Changes Coming
The Department for Work and Pensions is planning significant reforms to the benefits payment system, potentially affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Learn what changes are coming and how they might impact you.
DWP 2025 Christmas Bonus: £10 Payment Details
Millions of Britons on benefits will receive the traditional £10 Christmas bonus from DWP in 2025. Here's who qualifies and when to expect the tax-free payment.
Universal Credit: Full migration by 2026 confirmed
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced its final timeline for moving legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit, affecting millions across Britain. Discover what this means for you and when the changes are coming.
Scotland's NHS in catastrophic crisis
Scotland's NHS faces a devastating triple-threat as emergency department waiting times hit unprecedented levels, hundreds of operations face cancellation, and chronic bed-blocking cripples hospital capacity across the nation.
Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled
Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.
87 Health Conditions That Qualify for DWP PIP Payments
Exclusive investigation reveals the complete list of health conditions the DWP uses to assess PIP claims, with successful applicants receiving between £287 and £737 every month.
DWP Means-Tested Benefits: Complete Guide
Exclusive guide reveals which DWP benefits require means-testing and how your income and savings could affect your payments. Don't miss out on financial support you're entitled to.
Judge orders snap benefits for food aid cut victims
A landmark court ruling mandates immediate emergency food payments for thousands affected by controversial Trump administration cuts to pandemic food assistance.
DWP Launches Major PIP Benefits System Review
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a significant review of Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions of disabled Britons receive support.
Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination
JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in Butler clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial NDIS reform talks with Health Minister Mark Butler over what they call 'unacceptable' federal government tactics.
Motability Scheme Misuse Revealed in Benefits Crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread misuse of disability vehicles as government considers major reforms to benefits system. Are vulnerable people being unfairly targeted?
NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds
Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.
PIP reforms: £9bn savings plan through stricter rules
Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment benefits could save taxpayers £9 billion yearly as government tightens eligibility criteria and assessment process.
Citizens Advice slams Lee Anderson's 'Mosley-style' rhetoric
Dame Clare Moriarty condemns former Tory deputy chair's 'dangerous' language about benefit claimants as reminiscent of 1930s fascist rhetoric in exclusive interview.
Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
Labour pledges major PIP benefit system overhaul
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul Personal Independence Payment assessments, promising a fairer system for disabled claimants while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Dad would trade places with disabled son in seconds
Father Michael McGlade shares his emotional journey caring for his severely disabled son Riley and makes a desperate appeal for better disability support in the UK.
PIP payment rates increase confirmed for April
Millions of disabled Britons will see their Personal Independence Payment rates rise significantly next month as the government implements its annual uprating. Find out exactly how much more you'll receive.
Wheelchair users fight patronising attitudes daily
An eye-opening exploration of the daily microaggressions and condescending attitudes wheelchair users face, and why changing social perceptions matters more than pity.
Winter Support: Full List of DWP Benefits 2024
Comprehensive guide to all non-pensioner benefits and cost of living payments available this winter, including eligibility criteria and payment dates from the DWP.
PIP Payments Simplified: 2024 Rates & Eligibility Guide
Everything you need to know about the updated Personal Independence Payment rates for 2024, including simplified eligibility criteria and how to navigate the assessment process successfully.
DWP PIP: Health Conditions Eligible for £737 Monthly
Discover which health conditions qualify for PIP benefits and learn how to claim financial support worth up to £737 per month from the DWP.
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.
Motability scheme costs £275m extra under Labour
Labour's controversial changes to disability vehicle scheme spark outrage as costs soar by £275 million, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill while disabled users face uncertainty.
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's New PIP Fraud Checks Target Bank Accounts
Exclusive: The DWP is implementing new fraud detection measures for PIP claimants, including monitoring bank accounts and savings. Here's what you need to know about the changes.
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.
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