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DWP busts eight Pension Credit myths to encourage more older people to make a new claim

Pension Credit can top-up annual income by over £3,500 and open doors to other entitlements.

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2023

DWP working on new digital system to speed up PIP appeals process for people challenging decision

People on PIP, Universal Credit and ESA can now submit their appeal online.

Daily Record · Jun 12, 2023

HMRC is giving thousands of people more time to boost state pension by £10,000s

HMRC has extended the deadline to purchase voluntary National Insurance (NI) contributions until April 5, 2025 - the cut-off was previously April 5, 2023 and then later July 31, 2023

Daily Mirror · Jun 12, 2023

Older people with any of these 57 health issues could be due up to £101 each week

More than 1.4million older people are receiving extra financial help through Attendance Allowance from the DWP.

Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023

DWP new PIP process aims to get claims right on the first go

The DWP aims at 'making the right decision as early as possible in the process'

Bristol Post · Jun 8, 2023

2.8million households missing out on £1,000 a year council tax help - how to claim

Each council runs a Council Tax Support scheme (sometimes called Council Tax Reduction) where you could qualify for money off your bill - we explain how to apply and what help could be on offer

Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2023

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

People on Carer's Allowance could lose £307 a month if any of these changes are not reported

There are nine main changes in circumstances which all unpaid carers need to report to DWP.

Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023

People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due payments of up to £1,059 each month

If you need help due to a disability or long-term health condition you may qualify for support through PIP or ADP.

Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023