David Bentley
Content Writer at Birmingham Mail
Content writer (Birmingham Live, focusing on DWP, money, travel), music/movie geek, award-winning blogger (Geek Files), ex-DJ, beard pioneer. Views are my own
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2 weeks ago |
gazettelive.co.uk | David Bentley |John Rogan-GAZ
Under Labour's benefit reforms, those applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or undergoing a review of their existing claim will face changes. The Government is not only limiting eligibility to the daily living component of PIP but also aims to overhaul how assessments are conducted. Health evaluations, typically arranged by external providers, can be carried out via phone, video call, or in person.
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express.co.uk | Samantha Downes |Ashlea Hickin |David Bentley
May 2025 DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions - full listThe DWP will be making changes to benefit payment dates and amounts in May 2025. DWP payment dates and amounts are to change in May 2025 - here are the four key dates (Image: Getty)These changes, which could affect either the date or amount received, follow closely on the heels of the Easter bank holiday weekend's payment disruptions, when benefits were rescheduled to arrive up to four days earlier.
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dailypost.co.uk | David Bentley
Those applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or undergoing a review of their existing claim will encounter changes under Labour's benefit reforms. The Government, in addition to limiting eligibility to the daily living component of PIP, aims to revolutionise how assessments are conducted. Health evaluations are typically arranged by external providers and can be carried out via phone, video call, or face-to-face.
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walesonline.co.uk | David Bentley |Owen Hughes
Those applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or undergoing a review of their existing claim will encounter changes under Labour's benefit reforms. The Government, in addition to limiting eligibility to the daily living component of PIP, aims to revolutionise how assessments are conducted. Health evaluations are typically arranged by external providers and can be carried out via phone, video call, or face-to-face.
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cambridge-news.co.uk | David Bentley |Ashlea Hickin
The Department for Work and Pensions is offering a monthly £201 boost to thousands of households, with many more potentially missing out on this claim. Those providing unpaid care for at least 35 hours a week to someone receiving disability benefits could be eligible for this financial aid, known as the Universal Credit Carer's Element. As of April 7, 2025, the amount has risen from £198.31 a month to £201.68 a month.
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I do agree Winter Fuel Payment must be more targeted. Hopefully the Household Support Fund given out by councils will also be more targeted and less of a postcode lottery, as it could offer energy support to older people who are just over the threshold for Pension Credit
So, the PIP reforms consultation is over (as of 11.59pm last night). What do people think should/will happen next? https://t.co/LekrcCaZX1
Not convinced by calls to lift the two-child cap on Universal Credit. That would make welfare, not work, a solution to family budgeting (and family planning). It feels like oppositional politics, not a common-sense solution @bphillipsonMP @leicesterliz https://t.co/dEgoi7IUBs