New PIP process aims to get more award decisions right first time without need for appeals Over 5,000 people successfully challenged the DWP over their PIP decision last year. Daily Record · Jun 8, 2023
People over State Pension age with diabetes could be due up to £407 each month from DWP More than 17,200 older people are receiving financial help through Attendance Allowance for diabetes. Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023
New Attendance Allowance application trial being offered to 60 people making a new claim each week Invitations are currently being offered to older people who meet the current scope of the DWP trial. Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023
Property scams: how to avoid doorstep scams and deter rogue traders After a London council warns residents of criminals masquerading as genuine traders, experts set out how to spot doorstep scammers Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2023
Stroke survivors over State Pension age could be due up to £407 each month in Attendance Allowance Older people who have had a mini stroke may also be eligible for either £68.10 or £101.75 each week. Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023
Brits to save thousands of pounds under new debt rules – what it means for you The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is banning certain providers of debt advice from receiving referral fees from debt solution providers with the new rules kicking in from today Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2023
Train delays, cancellations and compensation: how to get a refund The only thing regular about the UK train timetables at the moment is strike action. The Week · Jun 1, 2023
DWP: People on State Pension with eyesight problems could get up to £407 each month Some 57,180 working age adults under 65 are receiving extra financial support through Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment (ADP) Nottingham Post · May 26, 2023
People over State Pension age with eyesight issues could be due up to £407 each month Attendance Allowance could help if you have an eye condition such as cataract, glaucoma or macular degeneration. Daily Record · May 26, 2023
Experts explain how most common scam of 2023 works, and how to spot it Citizens Advice said its research suggested that 40 million people had been targeted by scams already this year Wales Online · May 25, 2023
People over State Pension age with impaired hearing could be due up to £407 each month More than 7,800 older people are receiving either £68.10 or £101.75 each week through Attendance Allowance. Daily Record · May 25, 2023
Parcel delivery fraud by far most common scam so far this year – Citizens Advice Citizens Advice said its research suggested that 40 million people had been targeted by scams already this year. The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
More help for people making a new claim for Universal Credit or waiting for first payment DWP has invested a further £22million in the ‘Help to Claim’ scheme delivered by the Citizens Advice network. Daily Record · May 24, 2023
One in five people ‘would not seek support if they owed money’ One in six people said they had been taught to keep money matters to themselves, according to research commissioned by Experian. The Independent UK · May 22, 2023
TechRadar · May 19, 2023 New report shows a million people have cancelled their broadband in the last year Most have blamed the rising cost of living for this, but Ofcom claims many are missing out on cheaper deals.
Daily Record · May 18, 2023 People of State Pension age with joint pain could be due up to £101 each week from DWP Successful claimants could receive either £272 or £407 every four weeks through Attendance Allowance.
Daily Record · May 18, 2023 Millions of people on DWP benefits eligible for social tariff broadband could save £200 this year Ofcom figures show 4.3 million eligible households are missing out on broadband discounts worth up to £824m.
The Independent UK · May 18, 2023 One million cut broadband service amid cost-of-living crisis, survey finds Those on universal credit were six times more likely to have stopped their broadband in the last 12 months, Citizens Advice found
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 One million cut broadband access amid cost-of-living crisis – survey Those on universal credit were six times more likely to have stopped their broadband in the last 12 months, Citizens Advice found.
Daily Record · May 16, 2023 People of State Pension age with angina may be due up to £407 extra each month from DWP More than 1.4 million older people are receiving Attendance Allowance payments of either £68.10 or £101.75 each week.
Wales Online · May 11, 2023 Citizens' Advice helping 9,600 people a day in 'bleakest ever start to year' The charity said it helped 94,000 people with food bank referrals and access to emergency charitable grants – a 178% increase
The Independent UK · May 11, 2023 Citizens Advice issues warning over ‘bleakest ever’ year Record numbers of people have more money going out than coming in and need emergency grants
Daily Record · May 11, 2023 Attendance Allowance claim form tips which could help more older people get up to £101 each week A successful claim for Attendance Allowance is worth either £272.40 or £407 every four-week pay period.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Citizens Advice reports ‘bleakest-ever’ start to year as cases soar The charity helped 94,000 people with food bank referrals and access to emergency charitable grants – a 178% increase on the same period in 2020.
Daily Record · May 10, 2023 People of State Pension age with Irritable Bowel Syndrome could be due up to £407 each month from DWP Attendance Allowance supports many health conditions to help people with additional daily living costs.