Disability

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up.

Millions could face huge benefit changes as Reform targets PIP and Universal Credit

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is changing the Motability scheme to save £1 billion by 2030. Here’s what the new VAT and insurance rules mean for disabled drivers.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is changing the Motability scheme to save £1 billion by 2030. Here’s what the new VAT and insurance rules mean for disabled drivers.

Disabled drivers face Motability changes as DWP cuts tax reliefs to save £1bn

Blue Badge holders are being urged to check their permit after hundreds were cancelled in a fraud crackdown, with councils warning of spot checks and fines of up to £1,000.

Blue Badge holders are being urged to check their permit after hundreds were cancelled in a fraud crackdown, with councils warning of spot checks and fines of up to £1,000.

DWP fraud crackdown sees hundreds of Blue Badges cancelled - what you need to check

Blue Badge holders cannot automatically park in supermarket parent and child parking bays, with experts explaining why many drivers could face parking charges.

Blue Badge holders cannot automatically park in supermarket parent and child parking bays, with experts explaining why many drivers could face parking charges.

Can Blue Badge holders park in parent and child spaces? The rule many get wrong

How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential

A petition has been created that argues that new charges and lower mileage allowances will unfairly hit disabled people who rely on Motability vehicles every day.

A petition has been created that argues that new charges and lower mileage allowances will unfairly hit disabled people who rely on Motability vehicles every day.

DWP responds to growing backlash over Motability scheme changes

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as benefit cuts come into force

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as benefit cuts come into force

DWP benefit cuts begin as thousands of disabled people face £50-a-week loss

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden at Downing Street, as the DWP continues its Pip review

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden at Downing Street, as the DWP continues its Pip review

'PIP left me feeling humiliated' disabled claimants speak out as DWP launches review

An extra 53,000 UK households on disability benefits can now save on water bills under expanded WaterSure reforms.

An extra 53,000 UK households on disability benefits can now save on water bills under expanded WaterSure reforms.

Extra 53,000 disabled households to get help with sky-high water bills

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people

Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame

Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame

Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'

Thousands more people will qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard from March 2026, offering one-third off fares and companion discounts.

Thousands more people will qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard from March 2026, offering one-third off fares and companion discounts.

Thousands more people eligible for travel cards from this week, are you one of them?

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit changes will cut sick claimants’ income by £200 a month

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who is urging pensioners to check they aren't missing out

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who is urging pensioners to check they aren't missing out

Adult Disability Payment

All the DWP pension age benefits as Martin Lewis warns thousands are missing out

Many people are waiting too long for responses from the DWP, says a new report

Many people are waiting too long for responses from the DWP, says a new report

DWP benefit claimants ‘at risk of debt and poverty' after 'unacceptable' delays

Millions on Universal Credit will see major changes in 2026 as part of moves to 'rebalance' benefits paid by the DWP

Millions on Universal Credit will see major changes in 2026 as part of moves to 'rebalance' benefits paid by the DWP

Department for Work and Pensions

Winners and losers as millions on Universal Credit to be hit by major changes in 2026

Millions on Universal Credit will see major changes in 2026 as part of moves to 'rebalance' benefits paid by the DWP

Millions on Universal Credit will see major changes in 2026 as part of moves to 'rebalance' benefits paid by the DWP

Department for Work and Pensions

Winners and losers as millions on Universal Credit to be hit by major changes in 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

Budget a 'slap in the face' to disabled people told they can't have luxury

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

What is Disability Burnout? How you can cope with it

Sir Stephen Timms has said the Government will hold off making changes to the Pip eligibility criteria until he has finished a review into the payments.

Sir Stephen Timms has said the Government will hold off making changes to the Pip eligibility criteria until he has finished a review into the payments.

No DWP Pip eligibility changes at next month’s Budget, says minister

Can you get a grant for a stairlift or a wet room? Here's how to apply and what you should know first

Can you get a grant for a stairlift or a wet room? Here's how to apply and what you should know first

Can you get a grant for a stairlift or a wet room? Here's how to apply

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden at Downing Street, London. He said that too many people with health conditions are being written off and out of the jobs market, as a new initiative to get 300,000 sick or disabled people into work by 2030

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden at Downing Street, London. He said that too many people with health conditions are being written off and out of the jobs market, as a new initiative to get 300,000 sick or disabled people into work by 2030

Thousands with mental health conditions and bad backs targeted in new DWP scheme

DWP plans to merge ESA and JSA could save billions, but risks 'pulling the rug out' from disabled people say charities

DWP plans to merge ESA and JSA could save billions, but risks 'pulling the rug out' from disabled people say charities

DWP plans to merge ESA and JSA to save billions, but risks 'pulling the rug out'

For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?

For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?

My child has a disability - where can they go to play?

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

A million people are estimated to be missing out on Attendance Allowance

A million people are estimated to be missing out on Attendance Allowance

Pensioners with these 48 health conditions could be owed up to £441 a month

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made concessions to disability benefits cuts after a Labour rebellion

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made concessions to disability benefits cuts after a Labour rebellion

Universal Credit and PIP cuts halted as Starmer announces benefits U-turn

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall leaves Downing Street, London, after a Cabinet meeting

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall leaves Downing Street, London, after a Cabinet meeting

DWP disability benefit cuts could be thrown out as 108 Labour MPs rebel

'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand'

'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand'

Do you get a free car because you are disabled? The Motability Scheme explained

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has been urged charities to rethink her proposed changes to the benefits system.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has been urged charities to rethink her proposed changes to the benefits system.

DWP disability benefits U-turn on cards after change to winter fuel payments

Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.

Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.

'I want to be involved in a disability sport, but I just don’t know how?'

Protesters march towards Parliament Square, London, as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her spring statement to MPs in the House of Commons, London.

Protesters march towards Parliament Square, London, as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her spring statement to MPs in the House of Commons, London.

Spring Statement 2025: DWP benefits cuts 'could risk lives' warn experts

Blue Badge holders may be hit by changes to PIP and other disability benefits, claimants fear

Blue Badge holders may be hit by changes to PIP and other disability benefits, claimants fear

Adult Disability Payment

DWP disability benefit cuts spark fears that Blue Badge rules may change

Ten children a week in the North East lose their disability benefits.

Ten children a week in the North East lose their disability benefits.

Ten North East children a week lose 'vital' disability benefits on 16th birthday

Joy Dove, who won a second inquest for her daughter who died after her disability benefits were cut, has warned more families could end up in her situation.

Joy Dove, who won a second inquest for her daughter who died after her disability benefits were cut, has warned more families could end up in her situation.

Mum of tragic Jodey Whiting 'worried' as 10 kids a week lose disability benefits

People claiming disability benefits are getting

People claiming disability benefits are getting

Disabled people face 'unacceptably poor service' from DWP say MPs

Disability benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025, including PIP, ESA and Attendance Allowance

Disability benefit rates have been confirmed by the DWP for 2025, including PIP, ESA and Attendance Allowance

DWP disability benefit increases exact amounts for 2025 confirmed

Employment and Support Allowance, also known as ESA, will increase this year - here's the new rates

Employment and Support Allowance, also known as ESA, will increase this year - here's the new rates

DWP Employment and Support Allowance confirmed to increase this year

PIP is among the DWP benefits that will increase this year

PIP is among the DWP benefits that will increase this year

DWP PIP Personal Independence Payment to go up - here's the exact amount

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

DWP benefits to increase this year - how much and when do they go up?

The DWP £150 disability benefit cost of living payment will be sent to more than six million claimants from June 20

The DWP £150 disability benefit cost of living payment will be sent to more than six million claimants from June 20

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment in June - here's when and how much

The DWP has announced the dates for cost of living payments

The DWP has announced the dates for cost of living payments

Cost of living crisis

June dates for DWP cost of living payments, benefits and pensions - are you eligible?

The DWP £150 disability benefit cost of living payment will be sent to more than six million claimants from June 20

The DWP £150 disability benefit cost of living payment will be sent to more than six million claimants from June 20

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment next month - are you eligible

The DWP £150 disability cost of living payment will be paid to more than six million people from June 20

The DWP £150 disability cost of living payment will be paid to more than six million people from June 20

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment next month - are you eligible?

The one-off payment, announced in May, will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits from September 20 (PA)

The one-off payment, announced in May, will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits from September 20 (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment next month - are you eligible?

Tesco announce permanent change to UK stores (PA)

Tesco announce permanent change to UK stores (PA)

Tesco announce permanent change to UK stores