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Universal Credit and benefits changes to be introduced

You could be left with less money in your pocket

Manchester Evening News

PIP provides up to £156 each week to more than 128,300 people with respiratory conditions

There are 24 main respiratory conditions including asthma being supported by the DWP.

Daily Record

Universal Credit claimants could top up DWP sum by up to £1,600

Many people are claiming Universal Credit for the first time

Manchester Evening News

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People of State Pension age can quickly check online if they qualify for £3,300 income top-up

Older people may also be eligible for Council Tax reductions, Housing Benefit and more financial support.

Daily Record

New PIP payment rates for 2022 and the 'passport' to other benefits and discounts it provides

If you are awarded PIP you may also be able to claim extra money on top of your existing benefits

Nottingham Post

More Universal Credit and council tax changes to be aware of

After April brought a raft of price hikes, there are more changes impacting the cost of living coming this month

Liverpool Echo

DWP easy read guidance on how Carer's Allowance can affect State Pension, Council Tax and benefits

Carer's Allowance is now paid at £69.70 each week

Nottingham Post

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Universal Credit claimants could boost cash from DWP by up to £1,600

Many people on Universal Credit could be eligible for extra support from the DWP

Liverpool Echo

DWP issues Carer’s Allowance update on how it can affect State Pension, Council Tax and more

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued updated guidance relating to the Carer's Allowance benefit, which is for people who care for somebody with a disability or health condition

Glasgow Live

New PIP payment rates for this year and all other benefits or discounts successful applicants can access

An award for PIP or the new Adult Disability Payment could lead to benefit top-ups, travel discounts and Council Tax reductions.

Daily Record

Attendance Allowance myths which stop older people claiming up to £369 from DWP each month

Successful Attendance Allowance claimants could receive either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks to help with additional daily living costs.

Daily Record

DWP shares new guidance on how Carer’s Allowance can affect State Pension, Council Tax and other benefits

The new 'easy read' online guide could encourage more people to claim £69.70 each week.

Daily Record

DWP Universal Credit: From free broadboard to Healthy Start Vouchers - everything that can be claimed

Claimants of Universal Credit are encouraged to check they're making the most of the financial support that's available.

Nottingham Post

New disability payment replacing PIP will open for applications in three council areas next month

Decision making guidance for Adult Disability Payment is now available online.

Daily Record

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Daily Record

DWP estimates 900,000 legacy benefit claimants will be worse off when managed migration begins this month

The DWP has calculated 1.4 million households will receive higher payments when they migrate to Universal Credit.

Bristol Post

DWP Universal Credit: Everything you can claim from free broadband to vouchers

UC claimants can also get free vouchers, dental treatment and travel costs

Edinburgh Live

DWP announces State Pension top-up change that could boost income

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has relaxed rules regarding the topping of the State Pension, meaning people could potentially boost their retirement income.

Wales Online

All the evidence the DWP can use to investigate your benefit claims

You could even have your social media accounts looked at if you're suspected to be committing fraud

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Child benefit, tax credits, grants: All the cash help parents can get and how to claim it

A number of schemes, run through the DWP or HMRC, are in place to help provide financial support to people with children or those about to become parents

Glasgow Live

DWP May Day bank holiday benefit payment dates for Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension

People who receive benefits from Department for Work and Pensions or HMRC may see their money put into their account on a different day than usual as a result of the May bank holiday

Daily Mirror

DWP relaxes six-year rule for state pension top-ups - what it means for you

The Government's Future Pension Centre has said that anyone who reached state pension age after April 2016, will be able to buy national insurance credits for missing years dating back to April 2006

Liverpool Echo

DWP May bank holiday payment date for Universal Credit, Child Benefit and Tax Credits

Bank holidays can mean a change in the date claimants are paid and people are being warned to be aware

Manchester Evening News

DWP claim double amputee who was left impaled on fence for days is 'fit for work'

Dale lost both his legs in a horrific accident, now he is in constant agony and is dealing with the trauma

Liverpool Echo

Universal Credit move will see 400,000 people lose their benefits

And almost a million people who keep their benefits will be left worse off

Daily Record

DWP could be investigating your benefit claim and these are the types of evidence they look at

Benefits investigators have the power to monitor your social media activity and bank accounts.

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