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DWP issues warning ahead of £150 cost of living payments this month

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be giving out the £150 disability cost of living payment between June 20 and July 4 this year

Daily Mirror

People making new claim for PIP or ADP can do one thing to improve chances of successful award

A successful claim for PIP or ADP is worth between £26.90 and £172.75 each week.

Daily Record

DWP £150 cost of living payment to be paid to millions of people within days

The one-off payment will be made automatically by the DWP to six million benefit claimants

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Six million people are about to get a £150 payment from DWP

Payments from the DWP will be made automatically

Wales Online

A man with dwarfism says he went to police after a sexual assault. The case went nowhere

Aubrey Taylor’s case reflects a disturbing trend – people with disabilities struggle to be taken seriously by law enforcement

The Guardian - US

DWP claimants to get £150 cost of living payment

But a warning has been issued

Bristol Post

DWP £150 cost of living payment to be paid to millions in UK this month

It will automatically appear in bank accounts

Nottingham Post

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PIP assessment top tips for people due a consultation over the phone, in-person or by video call

A successful claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment is worth between £26.90 and £172.75 each week.

Daily Record

DWP 'everyday items' could be considered an aid or appliance in PIP assessment

There is no set or defined list for recognised disability aids or appliances

Bristol Post

DWP says ‘everyday objects’ could be considered as an aid or appliance during PIP assessment

The PIP assessment is points-based and your 'score' determines the level of award you will be paid.

Daily Record

Closure of Glenrothes 'disability safe haven' leaves special needs kids nowhere to go

The sudden closure of Xtreme Trampoline Park in Glenrothes has left parents of children with special needs and disabilities with no other options…

The National (Scotland)

PIP provides up to £691 each month for thousands of people with these 24 respiratory conditions

More than 136,700 people are receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payments for conditions including severe asthma and pneumonia.

Daily Record

Older people with any of these 57 health issues could be due up to £101 each week

More than 1.4million older people are receiving extra financial help through Attendance Allowance from the DWP.

Daily Record

DWP: What illnesses and health conditions qualify for PIP?

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit that can help people with extra living costs

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Daily Record

Full list of one-off payments for older people, families and individuals due before end of this year

More than 20 important dates to add to your diary to help plan your household budget over the coming months.

Daily Record

New £55 payment this winter to help 400,000 people in Scotland with higher heating bills

Social Security Scotland has announced the qualifying period for the 2023/24 devolved winter payment.

Daily Record

New PIP process aims to get more award decisions right first time without need for appeals

Over 5,000 people successfully challenged the DWP over their PIP decision last year.

Daily Mirror

'The media's dangerous portrayal of disability fakers has real-life consequences'

The view of disability presented is so black and white, you’re either 'fit and healthy' or you’re viewed as 'suffering' from a condition, miserable and constantly in pain

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Daily Record

People over State Pension age with diabetes could be due up to £407 each month from DWP

More than 17,200 older people are receiving financial help through Attendance Allowance for diabetes.

Daily Record

People on Carer's Allowance could lose £307 a month if any of these changes are not reported

There are nine main changes in circumstances which all unpaid carers need to report to DWP.

Daily Record

Existing PIP or DLA claimants transferring from DWP to new disability payment could see other benefits end

The move needs to be reported to DWP, HMRC or your local council or other payments may automatically stop.

The Independent UK

Single mother denied daughter’s disability benefit for six years due to ex-partner’s work

Government fought eight-year legal battle to try and stop 13-year-old receiving disability benefits

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due payments of up to £1,059 each month

If you need help due to a disability or long-term health condition you may qualify for support through PIP or ADP.

Irish Mirror

Brendan Lawlor on playing Golf with a disability and striving to raise awareness

The talented Golfer has come in for abuse from online trolls, but he won't let them deter him from raising awareness of disability Golf.

Daily Record

New Attendance Allowance application trial being offered to 60 people making a new claim each week

Invitations are currently being offered to older people who meet the current scope of the DWP trial.

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