Press release by Department for Work and Pensions Up to 25,000 people will benefit from new employment support starting today as part of the Government’s flagship Universal Support programme. New support starting today will help 25,000 out of work long-term sick and disabled people who face barriers to employment £53 million for scheme designed to … Continue reading 25,000 people to be helped into work as government ramps up roll-out of flagship Universal Support scheme →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Work Capability Assessment - consultation The Government has launched an important consultation on proposals to revamp the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) to better reflect changes to the world of work potentially opening up new opportunities for disabled people. Supporting people into work is a key priority for this government with … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 8 September →

These sessions from the Disability Services Advocacy Team are aiming to raise awareness of the different Disability Services benefits and grants. These are Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Industrial Injuries Disablement benefit (IIDB). The links below will show the dates for these sessions from September through to December. September dates October … Continue reading DWP Disability Services Advocacy Team: September – December →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  More parents to benefit from extra work coach support  Parents of children aged one and two on Universal Credit will start to benefit from meeting more frequently with work coaches to help them prepare for work. The appointments include exploring steps to improve their skills, identifying support needs, learning about … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 11 August →

The DWP Disability Services Advocacy is holding a Personal Independence Payment session on requesting a Change of Circumstance (CoC review) on Wednesday 16 August. The session is being held for external stakeholders and is suitable for anybody working with clients who may require support or understanding of this topic. The session will take place on … Continue reading Personal Independence Payment Upskilling (for requesting a Change of Circumstance) to be held on Weds 16 Aug for external stakeholders →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  New support scheme for injured or disabled veterans  New Adjustments Passports will help those leaving the Armed Forces with an injury, disability or health condition to start and stay in work.   The passport provides a transferable record of any workplace adjustments the service leaver may require, such as changes to … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 21 July →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Disability Cost of Living Payment - update Most people entitled to the £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment will have been paid automatically between 20 June and 4 July. Customers can now report a missing payment if they think they should have had one of the following payments but cannot … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 7 July →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Increases to Universal Credit childcare payments  The amount low-earning parents on Universal Credit can claim for childcare costs has increased by almost 50%. Parents can now claim up to £951 per month for one child or £1,630 for two or more children. There is also further support available to help … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 30 June →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Disability Cost of Living Payment Toolkit More than six million disabled people in the UK will receive their one-off £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from 20 June. We have produced a toolkit which provides further information and includes social media assets and accessible products in English and Welsh for you … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 16 June →