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DWP confirms rules for PIP claimants who have long hospital stay

A minister says there is no evidence that current Government rules on PIP stop people from seeking medical help.

Nottingham Post

Dis Life: 'Disabled people are too often falling off the radar and it's costing lives'

The story of Laura Winham, whose body lay unnoticed for years after her death, is not an isolated example of how disabled people are falling through the net, writes Anna Morell from Disability Rights UK

Daily Mirror

Warning as millions on Universal Credit could miss out on hundreds of pounds

An investigation found that people on Universal Credit were having their state pension record "manually" corrected when they were within four months of turning the state pension age rather than automatically like the DWP report

Daily Mirror

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Carer’s Allowance payments could stop if you holiday abroad this year - check the rules before you book

The DWP have rules around holidays which could affect your entitlement if you are a regular traveller.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon quizzed over delay to £50 Winter Heating Payment for Scots

The Government has been criticised after it appeared some payments will be made in March

Daily Record

DWP list of 21 health conditions that PIP claimants could get up to £4,800 for

You or your family may be qualified for the extra cash

Bristol Post

DWP clarifies payment and benefit rules for people on PIP due to go into hospital this year

There were concerns the policy might affect an individual’s decisions to get medical help.

Daily Record

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New romance scam warning issued to older people ahead of St Valentine's Day

New TSB analysis has found that 51 to 65-year-olds spent the most money on fake relationships in 2022.

Daily Record

Check how much of the £1,350 cost of living payments you are due this year

Eligible benefit claimants could receive a combination of the £150, £300 and £900 payments being issued in 2023/24.

Daily Record

DWP errors could mean thousands forced to repay benefits

A DWP spokesperson said: "We are still working through how many people are affected and how much is owed."

Nottingham Post

Carer's Allowance changes you must report to DWP or risk payments being stopped

If unpaid carers don't report certain changes in their circumstances, they may have to pay a penalty or even face court

Chronicle Live

DWP could stop Carer's Allowance and take you to court if you fail to report these changes

The data shows that a total of 936,766 people were recieving the payment, with the amount set to rise to £76.75 per week in April.

Nottingham Post

DWP rule change to better help people on Universal Credit working 15 hours or more each week

The DWP said the change will help more people get better-paid work and boost their long-term prospects

Nottingham Post

Job centre workers having to claim the same benefits they process

Staff at the Department of Work and Pensions and other civil servants went on strike yesterday

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Daily Record

DWP confirms new PIP trial allows some people to complete whole application online

A new digital version of the ‘PIP 2 health questionnaire’ is also currently being offered to the ‘majority’ of claimants.

Daily Record

Winter heating payment facing delay after Scots benefits agency admits it may be next month

Some households could be waiting until March before the Winter Heating Payment is finally delivered.

Daily Record

DWP could stop Carer's Allowance and take you to court if any of these changes are not reported

There are nine main changes in circumstances which all unpaid carers should be aware of.

Nottingham Post

Pension savers forced to pay taxman money they don't even owe

Government urged to tackle 'scandalous' situation which hits people on low incomes the most

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Clydebank DWP office shuts down with the loss of 205 roles

MORE than 200 civil service staff in Clydebank were officially made redundant on Tuesday after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) closed…

Chronicle Live

Eight money changes to look out for in February - from a new Universal Credit rule to energy price cap

This list will help you keep on top of any changes that could affect your finances this month, including interest rate and Ofgem price cap announcements

Daily Record

DWP urges people of State Pension age to claim £3,500 annual income top-up

Pension Credit can also provide help with Council Tax, Housing costs and hearing bills.

Liverpool Echo

DWP benefit claimants set for cash boost this spring after rule change

More than 120,000 will receive a boost to their earnings

Nottingham Post

Nottinghamshire households will be able to apply for £400 energy bill help this month

Money will be available to some tenants and other people who don't have direct relationship with energy firms

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to anyone who owns a mobile phone

Mobile phone bills are set to go up in April and Martin Lewis has given advice on what people should be doing to make sure they are not overpaying

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis urges parents to make vital check that could save £2,000 on childcare costs

The consumer champion said around 800,000 people were eligible for 'free money from the state' but many are missing out

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