Understanding Earnings, Carer’s Allowance, Student Loans, Grants and Part-Time Study
Can carers work or study part-time while claiming Universal Credit? Learn how wages, Carer’s Allowance, student loans, grants and university funding affect UC.
Removing Financial Support For Anxiety and ADHD Raises Serious Equality and Human Rights Concerns
Helen Whately has called for greater support instead of benefits for anxiety and ADHD. We examine PIP reform, therapy, disability, equality and human rights.
Welsh Government Criticises PIP Review Co-Production: Why Wales Is Calling for a Disabled-Led Alternative
The Welsh Government has raised significant concerns about co-production in the UK-wide Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), calling for an independent disabled-led approach to future disability benefit reform. We examine what genuine co-production means, why Wales is challenging the current process, disability rights, safeguarding, the Social Model of Disability and whether PIP could eventually be devolved to Wales.
When Does PIP Coaching Become Exploitation?
A disability-benefits website reported as offering £49.99 PIP coaching has sparked questions about vulnerable claimants, paid benefits advice, consumer protection and regulation. We examine why nobody can guarantee PIP, the ethics of charging people in financial hardship for benefits guidance, and why the Government should consider stronger safeguards for commercial disability-benefit services.
Addison’s Disease and PIP Eligibility
Can you claim PIP for Addison’s disease? Learn how fatigue, dizziness, muscle weakness, medication management and adrenal crises may affect PIP eligibility, daily living and mobility points.
PIP and the Timms Review
The latest Timms Review update on PIP, ADHD and autism, including current eligibility rules and concerns about disability discrimination and human rights.
Non-Dependents Moving Out: Who Must Be Told When a Disabled Adult Child Leaves Home?
A practical UK checklist for disabled non-dependants moving home, including who to inform, Universal Credit and carer rules, PIP address changes, council tax, single-person discount, bedroom tax, utilities, electoral roll, timeframes, and a draft email template.
Planned Sick Note Reforms Spark Disability Rights Concerns
Government plans to reform or scrap sick notes have sparked criticism from disability advocates and legal commentators. Learn about the potential discrimination, ableism, Equality Act concerns, workplace safety risks, and the impact on employers and disabled workers.
DWP Under Fire Over PIP Rule Changes Affecting Disabled Young Adults
DWP faces criticism after confirming under-25s will be excluded from extended PIP review periods. Disability campaigners warn the policy may unfairly discriminate against young disabled people and increase financial and mental health pressures.
Disability Discrimination at Its Finest
A proposed DWP benefits payment card to replace cash could severely restrict disabled people’s freedom, autonomy, and access to essential disability-related living costs. This article explains why the proposal risks reinforcing disability discrimination and stigma.