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Elderly people with conditions like arthritis could claim an extra £369 from DWP

Attendance Allowance is a benefit designed to help cover your costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to help look after you - here's how it works

Daily Mirror

DWP rejects call to expand Winter Fuel Payments to include disabled people below State Pension age

The annual heating benefit is worth between £100 and £300 to pensioner households.

Daily Record

Universal Credit claimants hit with benefit sanctions doubles

The Public Law Project said the penalties could be 'disastrous' for people’s mental health

Wales Online

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Mum-of-five forced to go without showers or cooking after DWP benefit mix-up

A family had to spend days without cooking or washing normally over the Platinum Jubilee weekend when their PIP benefits were recalled without warning due to a DWP mix-up

Daily Mirror

PIP payment rates and points explained to help you make a successful claim first time

The DWP can award PIP claimants between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks.

Daily Record

Mum left unable to shower or eat properly after PIP benefits were recalled

The family did not shower for days

Nottingham Post

Women still falling victim to DWP pensions blunders despite action

Former pensions minister highlights errors still being made, despite action to correct past mistakes

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DWP could pay older people living with any of these health conditions up to £369 each month

Successful Attendance Allowance claimants will receive either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks.

Daily Record

DWP Universal Credit claimants can get 'unbeatable' £1,200 bonus through saving account

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has detailed the scheme

Nottingham Post

New claims for Carer’s Allowance are taking DWP this long to process as thousands await decision

More than 39,000 applications were awaiting a benefit decision on May 23, 2022.

Daily Record

Mum-of-five left without shower or proper meal for days after PIP benefits recalled

Sarah Brown, who lives with her partner Stephen and five children, was waiting for the payment to be transferred into her bank account on Wednesday morning.

Daily Record

People claiming PIP for autism could be part of new group who will not need frequent reassessments

Disability benefit claimants with lifelong conditions may not need to go through face-to-face assessments.

Daily Record

Half naked Glasgow man in 'Nazi' T-shirt arrested in his pants bawling abuse in Dennistoun close

Glasgow Sheriff Court heard how DWP worker James Williamson was arrested in a Dennistoun close after bawling threats and abuse while banging on a neighbour's front door

Glasgow Live

DWP blunder sees mum told she had no pension despite working for years

The former pub worker is one of a number of women still being told incorrectly they are not entitled to a pension

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Daily Record

DWP confirms 770,000 people of State Pension age could be due up to £278 extra each week

The Pension Credit Calculator can quickly work out if you are eligible and how much you could receive.

The Independent UK

‘Pension blunders still being made despite correction exercise’

Sir Steve Webb has written to Pensions Minister Guy Opperman, giving examples of recent state pension errors and calling for further action.

Glasgow Live

Important DWP PIP assessment tips for in person, phone and video interviews

The assessment is an important part of the PIP application process, as it determines whether you are eligible for the benefit and also how much money you will receive

Liverpool Echo

Mum of five can't shower or eat properly after PIP payment recalled by DWP

The family were forced to wrap their 8-month-old baby in clothes in a cot to keep them warm

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Wales Online

Family forced to skip meals and had no access to heating or hot water after PIP payment recalled

Sarah Brown had to wrap her eight-month-old baby in clothes in the cot so the child wouldn't go cold during the night and that the rest of the family went to bed fully clothed

Manchester Evening News

Mum-of-five unable to shower or eat properly for DAYS after PIP benefits recalled

Sarah's PIP payment had been recalled by DWP

Edinburgh Live

Family of East Lothian dad slam DWP decision to deny claim as he battles incurable cancer

Paul Swain, 55, from Haddington , is undergoing intensive chemotherapy but may now be forced to stop his treatment so he can go back to work.

Liverpool Echo

DWP confirms new Winter Fuel Payment rates for this year

The updated guidance confirms who will qualify the £300 boost

Daily Record

Take PIP test online before making a DWP claim to check if you might qualify for the benefit

The online PIP test can help you understand the application process, points needed and payments awarded.

Daily Record

Family of Scots dad slam DWP decision to deny claim as he battles incurable cancer

Paul Swain, 55, from Haddington, is undergoing intensive chemotherapy but may now be forced to stop his treatment so he can go back to work.

Chronicle Live

Is £650 cost of living payment per person or per household and when will I get it?

Whether or not you get the £650 payment for yourself or have to split it depends on how you claim benefits, the DWP says

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