DWP Increases Remote Benefits Awards, Halving In-Person Assessments for Disabled Claimants Monday, February 2, 2026 dwp pip benefits assessments disability remote labour government claimants healthcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has significantly reduced the number of face-to-face assessments for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), opting instead for remote evaluations. Since the last general election, … Read More
DWP Provides Universal Credit Claimants with Over Seven Additional Benefits Monday, February 2, 2026 universalcredit dwp welfarebenefits passportedbenefits povertysupport welfarereform socialpolicy workingagewelfare publicspending onward sport A recent study reveals that Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Universal Credit claimants receive an estimated £10 billion annually in “hidden” benefits atop their £100 billion in Universal Credit payments. … Read More
State Pensioners Missing Out on Tax-Free £5,740 Attendance Allowance from DWP Sunday, February 1, 2026 attendance allowance pensioners dwp tax-free benefits disability care underclaimed support Millions of state pensioners eligible for the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Attendance Allowance are missing out on tax-free payments worth up to £5,740 each year. According to MoneySavingExpert (MSE.com) and Policy … Read More
'Bladder Problems Leave Me Housebound, Yet DWP Denies My PIP Claim' Sunday, February 1, 2026 bladder pip dwp benefits disability health independence incontinence appeal support A parent has opened up about the challenges they face living with severe bladder problems that make it almost impossible to leave their home for extended periods. These health issues have deeply impacted their independence … Read More
Birmingham Mother Sentenced for £13,000 Universal Credit Fraud Involving Children No Longer in Her Care Sunday, February 1, 2026 universalcredit benefitfraud carersallowance birmingham dwp fraud sentencing mentalhealth domesticabuse rehabilitation Carla Hunt, a 38-year-old mother from Birmingham, was found guilty of fraudulently claiming over £13,000 in Universal Credit payments for children who were no longer living with her. Additionally, she was overpaid more than … Read More
DWP Confirms Eligibility for Winter Fuel Payments in 2026 Sunday, February 1, 2026 winterfuelpayments pensioners dwp hmrc incomethreshold ukgovernment energysupport socialwelfare taxdeductions retirementaid Most pensioners have now received their Winter Fuel Payments for this year, designed to help keep homes warm during the coldest months. These payments are typically worth either £200 or £300, depending on eligibility. The … Read More