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Benefits changes will make system easier to use - here’s how
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is looking at ways to improve the benefits system to address concerns many people ...
Older people urged to claim £4,200 income top-up before reaching State Pension age
In the Independent Age video, Fran McSweeney, Head of National Services at the charity, shares essential tips on applying for Pension Credit. She explains that the benefit tops-up income from State ...
Thousands across UK could get £737 DWP payments for these conditions
You usually need to have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be in the country when you apply. As ...
Exact date DWP claimants need to check bank accounts for extra payments
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DWP tells UK households ‘you don’t have to pay it back’ after pension mistake
An error saw the DWP overpay more than £500 million of State Pension and Pension Credit payments into accounts.
DWP urged to increase Winter Fuel Payment eligibility to include more benefits
The DWP Minister continued: “Winter Fuel Payments will continue to be paid to pensioner households with someone receiving Pension Credit or certain other income-related benefits. They will continue to ...
DWP issues urgent warning to anyone claiming state pension after error
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
DWP confirms when first stage of new PIP benefit reforms will start
The DWP will be overhauling the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system and the first phase of changes will start this ...
DWP criticised over letters requesting bereaved relatives to return pension overpayments
A former pensions minister has spoken out about the DWP practice of requesting repayments from bereaved relatives of money ...
February 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions amid DWP changes
Following the Labour Budget in October, a new cap has been introduced on the amount the DWP can deduct from benefit payments to repay loans and debts, including budgeting advance loans. From April ...
DWP confirms first stage of new PIP reforms will start this year
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that the first stage of new PIP reforms will start this year. Personal ...
How to protect PIP and other disability benefit payments from future DWP changes
Former DWP employee shares essential tips for new and existing PIP, Adult Disability Payment and Attendance Allowance ...