Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Massive boost to childcare payments marks first step in largest ever expansion of childcare  As part of the Government’s biggest ever expansion to childcare provision, low-income families will be able to access increased childcare support from 28 June.  Later this month, DWP will raise the amount that parents in Great … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 1 June →

An updated suite of four Personal Independence Payment (PIP) information videos is available on the DWP YouTube channel. They explain what PIP is, who it is for, how to claim and the assessment process.    There is also an overview on how the assessment activities are scored, and how PIP is awarded. Throughout the four videos, … Continue reading DWP Personal Independence Payment videos →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Disability Cost of Living Payment schedule More than six million disabled people in the UK will receive their one-off £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from 20 June. Those being paid a disability benefit that qualifies them for the payment will receive it automatically during a two-week window starting on … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 19 May →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Ten days to claim Pension Credit and qualify for Cost of Living Payment There are just 10 days to go for people to claim Pension Credit and still qualify for the latest £301 Cost of Living Payment, which they would receive direct into their bank accounts. Provided a claim is … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Mon 9 May →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Cost of Living Stakeholder Toolkit  From 25 April to 17 May, households receiving DWP means-tested benefits will receive the first 2023/24 Cost of Living Payment of £301.The payment will automatically be paid into the bank accounts of those eligible meaning they will not need to do anything to receive the … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 21 April →

Press release from Department for Work and Pensions Published 2 April 2023 A new review designed to boost the employment prospects of autistic people has today been launched by the Government. Sir Robert Buckland KC MP to lead new Autism Employment Review Focus on supporting employers to recruit and retain autistic people and reap benefits … Continue reading New review to boost employment prospects of autistic people →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  People in their final year of life to have disability benefits fast-tracked   New legislation enables vital financial support to be accessed earlier, helping provide financial peace of mind.   Thousands more people nearing the end of their lives now have fast-tracked access to financial support through the benefits system thanks to … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Mon 3 April →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  Help to claim (Universal Credit)  This week, it was announced that Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland will continue to deliver Help to Claim support which provides free and impartial advice to people to make their Universal Credit Claim online. This investment of more than £22million means that the provision … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 24 March →

Roundup of recent DWP announcements  In yesterday’s Spring Budget, the Chancellor announced a major set of reforms to remove barriers to work and support people into jobs, to increase their hours or progress. Alongside the Budget, DWP published Transforming Support: the Health & Disability White Paper which sets out ambitious and extensive reforms so more disabled … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 17 March →