People on Personal Independence Payment are being encouraged to join Purpl, a UK-first discount platform for disabled people, offering potential savings of £700 per month on therapies, equipment, and daily essentials.
Physiotherapist Lucy Macdonald explains sarcopenia, the common muscle-wasting condition, and offers practical strength exercises to maintain independence in later life. Act now to protect your long-term health.
A person with anxiety, OCD and depression was awarded enhanced PIP following a paper assessment, despite missing two phone calls from the DWP. Discover how the process unfolded.
A 20-year-old student's PIP payments were terminated after she reported new health conditions. She scored zero in her assessment despite worsening health. Read her story and the DWP's response.
Major DWP overhaul from April 2026 will see PIP review periods lengthened but a sharp rise in in-person assessments. The changes aim to save £1.9 billion. Get the full details.
The DWP will extend PIP award durations and reduce reviews to tackle a backlog, shifting to more face-to-face assessments from April 2026. Find out how this affects claimants.
The DWP is issuing lump sum backpayments for 20 major benefits, including Universal Credit and PIP. Learn how to apply for a mandatory reconsideration and claim what you're owed.
Storm Goretti's snow creates danger zones for 10 million people with mobility issues. Expert safety tips for scooter users to stay safe and connected this winter.
A damning report reveals severe delays in PIP claims, with some waiting over a year. MPs warn vulnerable people are being pushed into debt and poverty. Urgent action demanded.
MPs slam DWP for 'unacceptably poor service' as PIP claimants face 16-week waits, risking debt and poverty. Read the damning report and government response.
The DWP has provided a new update on the Timms Review into PIP. Led by Sir Stephen Timms, the review aims to make the benefit fairer. Final report due Autumn 2026.
A major DWP review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could change eligibility for 1.9 million claimants, focusing on the mobility component. Find out what it means.
The DWP announces plans to abolish the long-standing Work Capability Assessment for Universal Credit. Find out what this means for claimants and the new PIP-linked system.
The DWP plans to reduce Personal Independence Payment assessments to tackle a major backlog. Changes from April 2026 aim to save £1.9bn but may impact award rates.
New DWP data shows psychiatric disorders account for 39% of Personal Independence Payment claims. Discover the most common qualifying conditions and how PIP support works.
Individuals with 19 specific long-term health conditions, including mental health issues and chronic pain, could be eligible for up to £812 monthly from DWP's Personal Independence Payment. Learn how to apply.
A PIP claimant has waited a year for a tribunal, with official advice stating six months. Discover the reality of appeal delays and what evidence you need to prepare.
The DWP has issued an update on Attendance Allowance, DLA, and PIP following a 'serious' warning from a charity report on the financial impact of brain tumours. Learn about the findings and the government's response.
The Department for Work and Pensions has detailed a series of reforms aimed at making health and disability support 'more sustainable', including increased assessments and a 3.8% benefit rise. Discover the full update.
King Charles III and Prince William are reportedly planning separate US visits in 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence and ongoing UK-US trade negotiations.
The DWP has clarified that PIP assessments evaluate how conditions affect daily life, not just medical diagnoses. Read the latest update for claimants.
A Mansfield teacher's fundraising campaign, boosted by Jason Manford, has raised over £13,000 for a pupil's electric wheelchair, transforming his school independence. Read the heartwarming story.
The DWP has been ordered to review 200,000 Personal Independence Payment cases, potentially leading to £5,000 back payments for claimants. Find out if you're affected.
The DWP is intensifying its 'Move to Universal Credit' programme, issuing migration notices to thousands. Failure to act could mean a total loss of financial support. Here's what you need to know.
The DWP faces pressure to reform the welfare system after a sharp rise in ADHD-related PIP claims. Experts warn of unsustainable spending impacting other public services.
The DWP announces major changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), introducing mandatory bi-annual medical assessments to control costs and target support. Learn what it means for claimants.
Official figures project a surge in DWP disability claimants, with one in eight UK households set to receive payments by 2030. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
Major DWP changes to the Motability Scheme, including a new 12% insurance premium and VAT removal on top-ups, could force some PIP claimants to exit. Learn the full financial impact.
DWP data reveals a 16,000 surge in ADHD PIP claims. Experts urge benefit system reform to control spiralling welfare costs. Read the full analysis.
The DWP reveals four common errors causing PIP claim failures, with over 300,000 rejected last year. Learn how to detail your condition's daily impact to secure vital support.