There are 1.4 million people receiving support through Pension Credit across the country. But according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), there are 880,000 households which could be entitled to help but do not claim it. They could be missing out on an average annual income boost of …
Read More »How to challenge a DWP PIP decision and get it looked at again
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Mims Davies MP, has recently highlighted that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has managed to cut down the waiting times for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) appeals to just 39 days. The improvement, according to Ms Davies, is due to enhanced “processes …
Read More »DWP to pay £434 to people with common health conditions starting this week
Thousands of people could boost their income with monthly payments of up to £434 from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The rates of Attendance Allowance are rising by 6.7 per cent from April 8. Attendance Allowance is for people of State Pension age who have health conditions and …
Read More »How to get a free TV licence as price hike set to come in next month
Streaming services have dramatically changed the television market in the past decade with the rise in popularity of Netflix and Prime video, the introduction of Disney+ and YouTube now available on most TVs. But while steaming shows has become the preferred way of viewing incredible shows, people do still like …
Read More »Millions of WASPI women told to expect compensation verdict ‘in few short weeks’
The WASPI campaign verdict is set to be announced within weeks, it has been claimed. The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) could be hit with the report result within just a matter of weeks as millions of women affected are told to prepare. The campaign Women Against …
Read More »DWP urges people to check if they are eligible for free TV licence ahead of fee rise
Hundreds of thousands of people could get a free TV licence but they may not know it. The Department for Work and Pensions is urging people to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit, which could open doors to other perks and discounts, including a free TV licence. It …
Read More »DWP gives free TV licence reminder ahead of fee rise
A large slice of the telly-watching population is missing out on free TV licences – just as the price for one is set to jump by just over £10. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is reminding hundreds of thousands of people they could be eligible for a free …
Read More »Millions of Brits could receive £600 payment from DWP this year
Millions of Brits could receive a £600 payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help with their fuel bills. Those eligible for the cost of living support will receive letters from the DWP in the coming months. The additional payments are made every year and are designed …
Read More »DWP September cost of living payment dates with £300 bonus due in autumn
Millions of people have benefitted from the Government’s Cost of Living payments when it was introduced last year. Now many can also expect a Cost of Living payment in Autumn of a further £300 payment. On the Gov.uk site, eligible households may receive up to five payments if they are …
Read More »The key DWP benefit payments and money changes to be aware of in August
Several changes to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payment dates, benefits and finances are happening next month. People across the UK should check the changes to see if they are affected over the summer month and budget accordingly. Many will see their DWP payment dates change due to the …
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