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.
Labour Faces Rebellion Over Universal Credit Reforms
Labour is facing the prospect of another mass rebellion from its own MPs as concerns mount over proposed reforms to the universal credit system. The focus of unease is on changes to the assessment process for disability benefits, particularly the health element of universal credit (UC).
Why Medical Evidence Should Replace Biased PIP Assessments
A letter from your GP, along with copies of your medical history, is crucial for a successful PIP claim. These documents provide solid evidence of your condition, detailing your symptoms, treatments, and how the disability affects your daily life. By presenting medical records, you offer a comprehensive view of your needs, ensuring the decision-making process is based on factual and reliable information. This approach increases the accuracy of your claim and helps prevent any potential discrepancies or delays.
The Human Right to Dignity
Reducing welfare payments in the name of fiscal savings directly undermines human rights protections meant to ensure dignity, equality, and security for all. When economic decisions neglect the real-world consequences for the most vulnerable, they risk violating the Human Rights Act, the Equality Act, and international human rights standards. Rather than shrinking support, the government should focus on policies that uplift all members of society and reinforce fundamental rights.
The Rising Number of Long-Term Sickness and The Reasons Why
Britain has seen a notable rise in the number of individuals claiming long-term sickness benefits, according to the latest data from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) over 2.5 million people are now classified as economically inactive due to long-term illness, a record high.