Government releases new guide about what PIP means for carers
A new guide, released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), explains how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) affects carers. PIP began replacing the Disability…
DWP figures reveal a large increase in the number of PIP clearances
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed the latest Personal Independent Payment (PIP) statistics for up to the end of October 2018. PIP…
Government reveals insightful statistics into disabled people in employment
Released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the Government has outlined some insightful statistics…
People with disabilities and ill health owed thousands by Government due to ESA underpayments
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that millions of people are expected to be owed thousands of pounds in Employment and Support…
Multi-million pound fund to help people with disabilities get into work
The Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care have announced that the Government is providing a £ million fund…
Accessible shopping day to make experience more inclusive for disabled people
Taking place on Tuesday 13th November, Purple Tuesday is the UK’s first accessible shopping day geared towards retailers to make their stores more inclusive for…
Charity says “PIP climbdown is not a perfect ten, but it’s a start”
David Mitchell, British Polio Fellowship Following the announcement in June that people with severe, life-long conditions are no longer required to attend regular reviews for…
Government looks to address PIP problems after claimants’ struggles
Following a report by the Work and Pensions Committee on PIP and Employment and Support Allowance assessments highlighting “a pervasive culture of mistrust” and performance…