DWP Hotline Not Up To The Job
Read this story where problems with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) debt hotline has resulted in up to 50,000 people a day unable to get help.
Tag: DWP
Claiming PIP? Make Sure You Tell DWP About Changes in Circumstances
If you’re claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), make sure you tell the DWP about these six changes, else you could end up in trouble! Full story here.
Rishi Sunak To Review The Universal Credit Temporary Uplift
DWP confirm that Rishi Sunak will review the cancellation of the temporary Universal Credit uplift scheduled to end in April 2021 in this article.
DWP Raised Universal Credit by £20 a Week But Froze ESA
Read this article about how Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) raised Universal Credit by £20 last April but did not raise Employment Support Allowance (ESA) to match.
Claiming ESA? DWP Changing The Way You Apply For It
Read this article about how the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are changing the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) application procedure.
60,000 Winter Fuel Payment Letters In Error – Check Details
See this article explaining that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have sent out 60,000 letters containing the wrong information. If you’re affected, the article explains what to do.
Women Faced With Bill Following Universal Credit Scam
Read this story explaining how a woman faced a demand for £1,300 from DWP as a result of a scam she knew nothing about.
DWP Extend Benefit Sanctions
Read this story about how the DWP has extended sanctions allowing them to cut benefits for disabled who do not attend phone ‘fit for work’ reviews.
Recent Analysis Shows Poor Take-up of Free Pension Advice
Read this story about how the advice schemes put together by DWP are not being used by pension savers.
Employment Support Allowance (ESA) Rules Are Changing
Read this article showing how the rules for assessing and claiming ESA are changing.