Welfare
PIP is a lifeline for me as a disabled person. Here’s a great way to claim for the DWP benefit
PIP is a lifeline for me as a disabled person. Here’s a great way to claim for the DWP benefit
The personal independence payment (PIP) assessment process can be difficult to navigate, so charity Turn2us has designed an online tool to help you through it. They were supported by people with experience of accessing the benefit, including Alicia Cartwright, who explains why she got involved
‘It’s an invasion of privacy’: Single mum left ‘mortified’ after DWP scrutinises her bank account
‘It’s an invasion of privacy’: Single mum left ‘mortified’ after DWP scrutinises her bank account
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) plans to heighten its surveillance of bank accounts in a crackdown on fraud and error in the welfare system
DWP benefit reforms to get people into work are ‘smokescreen for cuts’, disability activist says
DWP benefit reforms to get people into work are ‘smokescreen for cuts’, disability activist says
Disability campaigner Ellen Clifford says the work capability assessment proposals are motivated purely by cutting spending rather than helping people into work
The budget was a start from Labour – but we need much more to transform disabled people’s lives
The budget was a start from Labour – but we need much more to transform disabled people’s lives
‘Where will it stop?’: DWP to get ‘direct access to bank accounts’ in benefit fraud crackdown
‘Where will it stop?’: DWP to get ‘direct access to bank accounts’ in benefit fraud crackdown
Stop stigmatising benefits claimants or thousands will stay trapped in poverty, Rachel Reeves told
Stop stigmatising benefits claimants or thousands will stay trapped in poverty, Rachel Reeves told
‘We’re extremely nervous’: Here’s what Labour’s autumn budget might mean for benefit claimants
‘We’re extremely nervous’: Here’s what Labour’s autumn budget might mean for benefit claimants
Real change or austerity 2.0? Here’s how Labour can deliver a budget that works for everyone
Real change or austerity 2.0? Here’s how Labour can deliver a budget that works for everyone
DWP benefit payment dates in November 2024 – including possible changes in autumn budget
DWP benefit payment dates in November 2024 – including possible changes in autumn budget
The human cost of years of DWP and benefits reforms must not be ignored in Labour’s budget
The human cost of years of DWP and benefits reforms must not be ignored in Labour’s budget
Woman suffers stroke and loses three stone after DWP stops her disability benefits: ‘I was a skeleton’
Woman suffers stroke and loses three stone after DWP stops her disability benefits: ‘I was a skeleton’
John McDonnell fears ‘people will lose their lives’ if Labour cuts benefits in autumn budget
John McDonnell fears ‘people will lose their lives’ if Labour cuts benefits in autumn budget
DWP plans to spy on claimants’ bank accounts will pile misery onto disabled people
DWP plans to spy on claimants’ bank accounts will pile misery onto disabled people
Reasons for keeping two-child benefit cap are thin at best and cruel at worst – Labour must lift it
Reasons for keeping two-child benefit cap are thin at best and cruel at worst – Labour must lift it
Labour’s plan to ‘get Brits back to work’ must not be an excuse for slashing benefits, charities say
Labour’s plan to ‘get Brits back to work’ must not be an excuse for slashing benefits, charities say
DWP’s crackdown on welfare fraud risks ‘criminalising’ innocent benefit claimants, Starmer warned
DWP’s crackdown on welfare fraud risks ‘criminalising’ innocent benefit claimants, Starmer warned
Rachel Reeves promises ‘no return to austerity’ amid fears of cuts to benefits in autumn budget
Rachel Reeves promises ‘no return to austerity’ amid fears of cuts to benefits in autumn budget
‘My son lives without any joy’: How DWP’s two-child benefit limit is punishing children in crisis
‘My son lives without any joy’: How DWP’s two-child benefit limit is punishing children in crisis
Half of people claiming universal credit ran out of food in the last month
Half of people claiming universal credit ran out of food in the last month
DWP says there’s ‘more learning to do’ as every MP given book on deaths of disabled benefit claimants
DWP says there’s ‘more learning to do’ as every MP given book on deaths of disabled benefit claimants
Single mum with disabled children told to pay DWP back £17,000 in benefit overpayments
Single mum with disabled children told to pay DWP back £17,000 in benefit overpayments
Keir Starmer defends scrapping winter fuel payment for pensioners not on benefits
Keir Starmer defends scrapping winter fuel payment for pensioners not on benefits
Nearly 18 million people will be left without crisis support if DWP fund ends
Nearly 18 million people will be left without crisis support if DWP fund ends
‘I’m going to die and I’m still not sick enough for PIP’: The reality of DWP disability benefits system
‘I’m going to die and I’m still not sick enough for PIP’: The reality of DWP disability benefits system
DWP will end ‘blame culture’ over benefits, says Liz Kendall – but words must be ‘backed up’
