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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Labour plans review of carer's allowance after thousands forced to repay

Labour plans to review the carer's allowance system if they win the general election, aiming to address the unjust penalties faced by unpaid carers. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Iain Duncan Smith urges ministers to pause carers' fines

The government is urged to halt fines on carers and investigate its own responsibility for overpayments.
There is pressure for the Department for Work and Pensions to review and pause demands on carers for repayments. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

DWP warns 500,000 people to take action' or risk losing benefit payments

500,000 benefit claimants must switch to Universal Credit from legacy benefits.
Claimants have three months to respond to migration notices to avoid losing benefits.
Transition to Universal Credit won't result in a loss of money if responded to within the deadline. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

DWP benefits recipients face payments cut in April everything you need to know

Thousands of British people may see their benefits cut despite a recent raise in payments.
The benefit cap will prevent some households from receiving the full increase. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Mental health

Seriously ill' mental health inpatients told to attend jobcentre or risk losing benefits

Mental health inpatients in the UK have been asked to attend jobcentre meetings relating to their benefits claims, sparking complaints from local Citizens Advice branches.
National guidance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) states that hospital inpatients should not be required to attend jobcentre meetings.
The DWP clarified that seriously mentally ill patients should not be required to engage in work-related activities. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Mental health

Minister warned about mental pressure of benefits system after applicant kills himself

The processes in the benefit system can worsen symptoms of mental illness.
The death of a man amid fears over his universal credit application prompts a coroner to issue a report to the Department for Work and Pensions. [ more ]
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