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1 week ago | 
walesonline.co.uk | Lois McCarthy |Ryan O'Neill |Linda Howard |Steve Bagnall
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging individuals to check their eligibility for a regular support payment of up to £110 per week, or £441 per month. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is intended to assist those living with long-term physical or mental health conditions, disabilities, or learning difficulties. It aids those who require assistance with daily living tasks, particularly individuals of State Pension age who wish to maintain their independence at home.
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1 week ago | 
walesonline.co.uk | Linda Howard |Steve Bagnall
If you suffer from a respiratory health condition that impacts your daily life, it might be worth investigating if you're eligible for financial aid from the Government. Personal Independence Payments are given to individuals who have a long-term health condition and experience difficulties performing everyday tasks or moving around due to their condition.
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1 week ago | 
msn.com | Linda Howard |Fiona Callingham
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3 weeks ago | 
msn.com | Linda Howard |Kieran Isgin
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3 weeks ago | 
msn.com | Linda Howard |Kieran Isgin
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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2 months ago | 
walesonline.co.uk | Sion Morgan |Linda Howard
Changes will come into force in November 2026 for new and existing claimants and no PIP claimant is given a lifetime payment award from the DWPThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed last month that proposed plans to reform the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), specifically a change to the eligibility rules, will be implemented in November 2026 for both new and existing claimants.
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2 months ago | 
walesonline.co.uk | Abbie Wightwick |Linda Howard
The latest figures from the DWP show that at the end of August last year, there were nearly 1.7 million people across Great Britain receiving additional financial support through Attendance AllowanceThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new data showing that, as of August last year, nearly 1.7 million people across the UK were receiving additional financial aid via Attendance Allowance.
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2 months ago | 
walesonline.co.uk | Linda Howard |Ellie Gosley
People on benefits can expect to receive the new uprated payment rates implemented by the DWP from next monthMillions of people will receive benefit and pension top-ups from next month. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) implemented the new payment rates for the 2025/26 financial year at the beginning of this month. A mix of old and new rates will be received by most people this month, as the majority of benefits and the State Pension are paid in arrears.
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2 months ago | 
walesonline.co.uk | Steve Bagnall |Linda Howard
Across Great Britain, some 13 million individuals have now reached State Pension age. The contributory benefit serves as the primary income source for many retirees, providing crucial financial support of up to £921 every four weeks for 4.1m recipients of the New State Pension. Around 8.8m pensioners receive up to £705.80 each pay period through the Basic State Pension.
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2 months ago | 
glasgowlive.co.uk | Linda Howard |Rory Poulter
NewsThe Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the introduction of new measures to prevent fraud entering the benefits system, including "introducing more rigorous checks for customers changing personal details"A couple holding bills and doing home finances together online on a laptop computer in the living room. (Image: Getty)The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is redoubling efforts to combat fraud and error within the benefits system.
