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Can You Work In Retail And Be Eligible For PIP

Working in retail doesn’t automatically disqualify you from receiving PIP (Personal Independence Payment). The DWP may argue that if you can work, you can manage daily tasks — but this is a misconception. Here’s how to counter such arguments and protect your rights.

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Proposal to Replace PIP with ACDP Gains Momentum

At DisabledEntrepreneur.uk, we support the ACDP approach because it is designed by disabled people, for disabled people, and recognises the full reality of daily barriers. We reject any system that forces claimants to “prove” their disability-related costs with receipts or spending controls, as this strips people of dignity and human rights. Disabled people know best how to manage their own lives and finances; what they need is trust, fair support, and recognition of the extra costs they face, not surveillance.

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Independent Disability Advisory Panel Controversy

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has appointed disability rights expert Zara Todd to chair the new Independent Disability Advisory Panel. The panel is billed as a way to “listen to, learn from, and collaborate with” Deaf and disabled people and people with long-term health conditions. It will include up to 10 members and advise across health and disability policy.

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Travelling Abroad, A Guide for Abled and Disabled Passengers

Traveling with a disability or hidden condition takes planning, but it shouldn’t stop you from seeing the world. Whether you’re worried about customs, the DWP, or managing OCD while abroad, being informed and prepared can make all the difference. Remember: not all disabilities are visible, and you have every right to ask for support from airlines, and airport staff,.