Personal Independence Payment rates will increase from April 2026, providing claimants with up to £364 extra annually. The weekly maximum rises to £194.60 as part of annual inflation adjustments.
The government has announced eight new Personal Independence Payment rates effective from April 2026, with recipients set to receive extra cash boosts of up to £371 annually.
The Government confirms Personal Independence Payment rates will increase from April, with maximum weekly payments rising to £194.60 to keep pace with inflation.
A benefit claimant has been granted an additional Personal Independence Payment tribunal after a judge identified errors in law during their original hearing, though they still fell short of qualifying.
Parents condemn Alton Towers' trial limiting disability passes for autism and ADHD guests during February half term, calling it exclusionary and demanding inclusive solutions.
The Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled significant reforms to the Disability Confident scheme, aiming to enhance workplace opportunities for disabled people and improve employer support.
Merlin Entertainments faces backlash as thousands sign petition opposing removal of queue jump access for visitors with ADHD, autism, and anxiety at Alton Towers.
Personal Independence Payment rates will increase by 3.8% from April 2026, alongside a shift towards more face-to-face assessments and a major review due in autumn.
New research reveals Access to Work applications have more than doubled, with processing delays leaving disabled people waiting up to 18 months for vital employment support funding.
Over 10,000 people have signed a petition opposing Alton Towers' new queue rules for disabled guests, which exclude many with hidden disabilities from priority access passes.
The Department for Work and Pensions has appointed 12 disability experts to lead the first comprehensive review of Personal Independence Payment, with recommendations due in Autumn 2026.
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a significant update on the Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment, detailing steering group appointments and next steps.
The Department for Work and Pensions is making cuts to the Access to Work scheme, which supported 68,000 disabled people last year. Claimants are urged to submit evidence to a parliamentary inquiry by February 23, 2026.
NHS psychologist Danielle Verity, who is blind, faces leaving her job after DWP reduced her Access to Work support by over 40%, highlighting wider concerns for disabled employees.
Muscular Dystrophy UK invites individuals with muscle-wasting conditions, families, and carers to a free Information Day in York, featuring expert talks on research, physiotherapy, and benefits.
A new DWP report reveals 52% of disability benefit assessors left their roles in one year, with many citing feeling 'despised' and disillusioned with bureaucratic processes.
Nicholas Atherton, 33, from Gloucester, has been dismissed from multiple hospitality jobs after his brain injury causes inappropriate comments at work despite informing employers.
A parent shares their distressing experience of being denied Personal Independence Payment despite daily bladder accidents that severely limit their ability to leave home, describing the process as dehumanising.
National charity Sense launches a UK-wide portrait tour by disabled artist Tanya Raabe-Webber, celebrating disabled lives while new research reveals stark inequalities faced by people with complex needs.
New DWP data reveals Personal Independence Payment recipients over State Pension age are likely to receive extended 10-year awards, with simplified review processes for long-term claims.
A woman with a brain injury and endometriosis loses £600 monthly PIP after a review, citing her minimal work and stair use as reasons. She seeks advice on appealing without a tribunal.
Paul Jacob's life changed forever after a motorcycle accident left him wheelchair-bound. Now, with support dog Cassie by his side, he's regained independence and confidence through their partnership with charity Support Dogs.
A Wolverhampton mother shares her emotional story after doctors said her baby with spinal muscular atrophy would 'waste away' - now her daughter is 29 and advocating for early testing.
Wheelchair users across Wales and the UK are urged to apply for The Wheelchair Collective, a new national advisory council aiming to transform service design through lived experience.
Kelly Gordon, a 36-year-old mother with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, shares her empowering journey and challenges stereotypes about disability through her production company.
A key disability access project at Small Heath railway station in Birmingham has been cancelled due to financial concerns, sparking dismay from campaigners and the RNIB.
The DWP confirms it will stop paying Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance for pensioners in Scotland. Claimants who move from England or Wales must act now.
The DWP has released the full list of 178 health conditions that could qualify you for a weekly PIP payment of up to £187.45. See if you're eligible.
Millions on PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance will see weekly payments rise from April 6, 2026. Get the new rates and what it means for you.
Personal Independence Payment rates will rise in April, giving claimants up to £372 extra per year. Get the full details on the new benefit rates and what it means for you.