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DWP announces important changes to disability benefits which will affect many

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have made an important announcement about a change to its premier disability benefit payment this week, helping many households with financial support.

Edinburgh Live

Attendance Allowance set to be replaced by new benefit following rollout of Adult Disability Payment

Pension Age Disability Payment will provide financial support for older people living in Scotland.

Daily Record

DWP announces important update for people making a claim for New Style JSA

New Style Jobseeker’s Allowance does not qualify for the £650 cost of living payment.

Daily Record

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Older people face spending up to 19% of State Pension income on energy bills despite £2,500 cap

Commentators warn households still face a long, hard winter despite the new energy support.

Daily Record

DWP urged to change Universal Credit eligibility rules to help more people over 50 access benefits

A new report suggests an increase to the £16,000 savings limit could help people over 50 during the cost of living crisis.

Daily Record

11 PIP myths that stop people making a claim for support worth up to £627 every month

Nearly thre million people across the UK are receiving between £24.45 and £156.90 each week through PIP.

Daily Record

DWP confirms extra resources in place to process new Pension Credit claims quickly

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners on State Pension are still continuing to miss out on extra financial support, that is worth an average of £3,300 every year.

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Glasgow crowned vinyl capital of UK according to new research

A new study conducted by The Royal Mint found that Glasgow is the vinyl capital of the UK, with a large proportion of the country's record collectors living in the city

Glasgow Live

Pensioners claiming DWP New Winter Fuel Payment could get extra £600 from November

The Department for Working and Pensions (DWP) has issued an updated their online guidance to make it easier for pensioners to receive up to £600 extra cash to help this winter.

Glasgow Live

Every DWP cost of living payment date between now and Christmas

As the cost of living crisis continues to worsen, and households across Scotland look for ways to stretch their budgets, here is a summary of all of the cost of living payments due until Christmas

Edinburgh Live

11 reasons for DWP deducting money from your next Universal Credit payment - how to check

An average of £78 is being deducted from Universal Credit payments each month.

Daily Record

Glasgow cost of living protest Enough is Enough sees ‘massive’ turnout

Cost of living campaign Enough is Enough held its Scottish launch in Glasgow on Wednesday evening at the Old Fruitmarket, and the event saw an "absolutely massive" turnout

Glasgow Live

Make a new claim for Carer's Allowance by next month to qualify for extra payment before Christmas

You could be eligible for weekly Carer’s Allowance payments of £69.70 plus an extra £245.70 in December.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis predicts radical shift in energy policy

Advice from Martin Lewis

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15 ways people on DWP Universal Credit can get more financial help to ease cash struggle

The Department for Work and Pensions has urged people on Universal Credit to ask for additional financial support if they are having difficulties

Daily Record

Energy firm to visit 500k homes with thermal imaging cameras to find and fix hidden draughts before winter

Octopus Energy will also provide personalised doorstep advice on how to reduce fuel bills during colder months.

Daily Record

New Winter Fuel Payment claim form could help more older people get up to £600 from November

People of State pension age can quickly check if they qualify for a £300 cost of living lump sum on top of the annual heating payments this winter.

Edinburgh Live

DWP shares essential tips for PIP claimants as 3 million across UK who request support

Evidence that has been gathered by consultations will be used by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to determine the outcome of a Personal Independence Payments claim.

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Nottingham Post

DWP PIP guide outlines requirements for in-person, phone or video call assessments

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Chronicle Live

Universal Credit claimants 'skipping meals to survive' warns foodbank amid cost of living crisis

The Trussell Trust issued the alert as Prime Minister Liz Truss faces increasing pressure to throw families across the United Kingdom a lifeline

Nottingham Post

DWP update on when new £150 disability cost of living payment will land in bank accounts

What you need to know

Daily Record

DWP could give people of State Pension age with back pain up to £369 each month

Nearly 1.4m people across the UK currently receive either £61.85 or £92.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Chronicle Live

Sky, Virgin and BT customers offered nine months of free broadband if they switch

Millions of broadband consumers across the UK are being offered a tempting reason to ditch their supplier - with Hyperoptic offering up to three quarters of a year's internet before paying a penny

Edinburgh Live

How to report to DWP a missing cost of living payment if you haven't received it

The first £326 instalment of the cost of living payment has been issued to thousands of people across the country as people struggle to make ends meet - Here's what to do if you are missing a payment.

Daily Record

People making new claim for PIP may not be required to attend an assessment

There are five application scenarios where people making a new claim may not need to go through the consultation process.

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