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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
A £50 million boost to the Disabled Facilities Grant means thousands more can claim free home adaptation grants worth up to £36,000 for stairlifts, ramps, and more.
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The DWP is writing to PIP claimants about a 3.8% increase from April. Those on the highest rate will see a £779.40 boost per payment period. Find out your new rate.
New Universal Credit claimants with health conditions face a £47 weekly cut from April 2026. Learn how the DWP changes create a two-tier system and who is affected.
Denise Wilkinson and Dave Taylor share how Lancashire County Council's Sensory Impairment Team provided priceless support, including long cane training, after sight loss. Discover the life-changing service.
Ministers have scrapped immediate changes to PIP eligibility after a Labour rebellion. An independent review, led by Sir Stephen Timms, will now report in autumn. Read the full update.
A major DWP review of Personal Independence Payment assessments could impact 815,000 Motability Scheme users. Minister Stephen Timms commits to co-production with disabled people.
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Disabled claimants face waits exceeding a year for PIP, pushing them into debt. The Public Accounts Committee demands urgent action. Read the full report.
A six-year-old from Scarborough can now travel safely thanks to a specialist car seat funded by Children Today Charitable Trust. The equipment has eased her family's worries and restored their confidence.
Wirral charity Autism Together launches free, relaxed 'Family Adventures' for autistic children and teens. Monthly events at local venues offer supportive, inclusive family time. Register interest now.
The DWP has issued a key update on the Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment, pledging to make the system 'fair and fit for the future' through co-production with disabled people.
A six-year-old from Scarborough can now travel safely thanks to a specialist car seat funded by Children Today Charitable Trust, easing her family's daily struggles.
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New DWP data reveals a sharp fall in Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim success rates. Discover the latest figures and what it means for claimants in England and Wales.
