DWP to Cancel Debts and Issue Refunds to Thousands of Unpaid Carers Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp carers carersallowance debtcancellation benefitreform labourgovernment saycereview overpayments financialsupport socialcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to cancel or reduce debts for thousands of unpaid carers following a comprehensive review, the Labour government has announced. This move addresses long-standing concerns over … Read More
DWP Cuts Universal Credit Health Element, Reducing Support for Disabled Claimants by £50 a Week Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp universalcredit disability cuts benefits employment lcwra poverty socialcare welfare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced significant cuts to the Universal Credit health element, affecting thousands of disabled claimants. Starting Monday, new Universal Credit claimants assessed as having … Read More
DWP Slashes Universal Credit Health Top-Up by £50 for Most New Claimants Sunday, April 5, 2026 universalcredit dwp welfare benefits disability uchealthtopup government cuts socialcare policy Starting Monday, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will reduce a key health-related payment for many new Universal Credit (UC) claimants. This change is part of recent welfare adjustments introduced by Chancellor … Read More
Children’s Care Home Proposed for Solihull Property Friday, April 3, 2026 solihull childcare carehome planning housing socialcare yewtreelane development community property A proposal has been submitted to transform a detached five-bedroom house in Yew Tree Lane, Solihull, into a children’s care home designed to accommodate up to three children. Applicant Chantelle Duggins has put forward plans … Read More
New Morrisons Rule Offers 10% Discount to Millions of Essential Workers Friday, February 27, 2026 morrisons discount bluelightcard essentialworkers nhs emergencyservices teachers socialcare cafes groceries Morrisons has introduced a new discount rule, allowing millions of shoppers to save 10% on their weekly grocery bills. Starting this week, employees in essential sectors such as emergency services, the NHS, social care, … Read More
Dudley Council Proposes Nearly 10% Price Increase for Essential Telecare Service Wednesday, February 4, 2026 dudley telecare priceincrease adultcare budget socialcare emergencyservice vulnerable council finance Dudley Council is preparing to implement a substantial price increase for its critical Telecare service, which provides emergency support to vulnerable individuals living independently. At a meeting scheduled for February 4, … Read More