DWP Claimants Concerned Over Rejection Surge Following Access to Work Overhaul Friday, May 22, 2026 dwp accesstowork disability employment recruitment backlog support advocacy inclusion government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is addressing a significant backlog in its Access to Work scheme by recruiting 500 new staff members, a move confirmed by Labour Party cabinet member Pat McFadden. This recruitment … Read More
DWP Urged to Implement Key Changes to Personal Independence Payment for Disabled Claimants Monday, May 18, 2026 dwp pip disability employment timmsreview welfare accesstowork motability reform socialsecurity The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to reform the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system to better support disabled individuals in maintaining employment. This call comes as the DWP, together with … Read More
DWP Releases Full List of 28 Reasons for Universal Credit Sanctions Amid Record Highs Friday, May 15, 2026 universalcredit sanctions dwp laborgovernment workrequirements conditionality claimants compliance employment socialwelfare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled a comprehensive list of 28 reasons for sanctioning Universal Credit claimants as sanctions reach record highs under the Labour government. According to the latest … Read More
Sandwell Care Home to Nearly Double in Size with Major Extension Plans Wednesday, May 13, 2026 sandwell carehome expansion warrenshall seniorcare employment tividale nursing planning community Plans are underway to significantly expand Warrens Hall Nursing Home in Tividale, Oldbury, potentially nearly doubling its capacity. Superior Care Midlands has submitted an application to Sandwell Council requesting … Read More
DWP Commits to Address 'Perverse' Universal Credit Rule as Caseload Tops 8 Million Wednesday, May 13, 2026 universalcredit dwp welfare employment benefits labour conservatives workcoaches disability reform The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces mounting pressure to address what critics describe as an “out of control” Universal Credit issue after caseload figures revealed a sharp increase over the past … Read More
DWP Faces Pressure to Cut Universal Credit for 4.2 Million Claimants Amid Rising Caseload Wednesday, May 13, 2026 universalcredit welfare dwp employment caseload benefits workrequirements tories labour welfarereform The number of Universal Credit claimants has soared to a record 8.3 million, marking an increase of 830,000 in just twelve months from 7.5 million in February 2025. This surge represents the highest caseload since the … Read More