tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-19T00:01:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/huge-recruitment-boost-to-tackle-backlog-in-vital-disability-work-scheme 2026-05-19T00:01:00+01:00 Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme Tens of thousands of disabled people needing support to move into or stay in work will have their claims processed quicker, thanks to action taken by the Department for Work and Pensions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/have-your-say-pip-review-launches-engagement-programme-for-disabled-people-to-get-involved 2026-04-30T09:00:02+01:00 Have your say: PIP review launches engagement programme for disabled people to get involved The Timms Review is today announcing a wider programme of evidence-gathering and public engagement, giving disabled people, Disabled People’s Organisations, carers, practitioners, clinicians, researchers and other experts mo… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/unpaid-carers-impacted-by-unclear-guidance-to-have-debts-cancelled 2026-04-13T00:01:00+01:00 Unpaid carers impacted by unclear guidance to have debts cancelled Tens of thousands of unpaid carers affected by confusing guidance on their earnings are set to have their debts reduced, cancelled, or refunded, in a major reassessment of cases launched by the government.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/call-for-public-views-to-improve-disability-benefit-for-millions 2026-03-19T00:01:00+00:00 Call for public views to improve disability benefit for millions Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions will be able to share their views on how PIP should be reformed, as the Timms Review opens a Call for Evidence today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-accept-key-recommendations-of-sayce-review-on-carers-allowance 2025-11-25T00:00:00+00:00 Government to accept key recommendations of Sayce review on Carer’s Allowance Unpaid carers will have their Carer's Allowance earnings related overpayments reviewed and potentially cancelled or repaid, following an independent review that found unclear guidance left people facing unexpected debts. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/record-fraud-crackdown-saves-half-a-billion-for-public-services 2025-09-24T09:08:50+01:00 Record fraud crackdown saves half a billion for public services Government stops over £480 million ending up in the pockets of fraudsters over twelve months since April 2024 - more money than ever before. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/disability-rights-expert-zara-todd-appointed-to-lead-new-panel-shaping-governments-health-and-disability-policy 2025-08-21T00:01:00+01:00 Disability rights expert Zara Todd appointed to lead new panel shaping Government’s health and disability policy Equity and inclusion consultant Zara Todd has been appointed as Chair of the Government's new Independent Disability Advisory Panel, taking a guiding role in its development and focus. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/economic-inactivity-set-to-be-tackled-with-funding-boost 2024-12-18T00:00:00+00:00 Economic inactivity set to be tackled with funding boost People with back, joint, and muscle issues living in areas with the worst waiting lists for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are set to be treated quicker and supported back into employment as the Government gets Britain wor… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-steps-on-addressing-carers-allowance-overpayments-announced 2024-12-09T00:00:00+00:00 Next steps on addressing Carer’s Allowance overpayments announced The Independent Review of Carer’s Allowance takes its next step to supporting unpaid carers by publishing its terms of reference today [Monday 9 December]. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-launch-independent-review-into-carers-allowance-overpayments 2024-10-16T00:00:00+01:00 Government to launch independent review into Carer’s Allowance overpayments  Review signals Government’s recognition of the challenges carers face and commitment to provide them with the support they need.  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/disability-benefits-system-to-be-overhauled-as-consultation-launched-on-personal-independence-payment--2 2024-04-29T00:00:00+01:00 Disability Benefits system to be overhauled as consultation launched on Personal Independence Payment Government to reform disability benefits system to ensure they’re targeted at those most in need. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-six-million-disabled-people-receive-150-cost-of-living-payment 2023-06-27T08:14:45+01:00 Over six million disabled people receive £150 Cost of Living payment More than six million disabled people across the UK have been paid a £150 Cost of Living Payment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-will-continue-to-promote-the-full-active-and-meaningful-participation-of-disabled-people-in-our-work-minister-pursglove-statement-at-the-gen 2023-06-13T21:58:00+01:00 The UK will continue to promote the full, active and meaningful participation of disabled people in our work: Minister Pursglove statement at the General Assembly Statement by Minister Pursglove at the UN General Assembly Debate on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP16). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-25-000-long-term-ill-and-disabled-people-supported-into-work-with-58m-boost 2023-06-11T00:01:09+01:00 Over 25,000 long term ill and disabled people supported into work with £58m boost MORE than 25,000 people with health conditions will be helped to start and stay in work thanks to over £58m in new government funding. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/payment-window-for-150-disability-cost-of-living-payment-announced 2023-05-19T00:15:10+01:00 Payment window for £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment announced More than six million disabled people in the UK will receive their one-off £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from 20 June. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/invitation-to-an-iiac-meeting-on-6-july-2023 2023-05-12T12:48:08+01:00 Invitation to an IIAC meeting on 6 July 2023 An opportunity for members of the public to learn about the work of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/dual-claims-discrepancy-in-the-application-of-escalating-sanctions-where-dual-claims-are-involved 2023-04-27T09:08:28+01:00 Dual claims: discrepancy in the application of escalating sanctions where dual claims are involved The Minister for Employment has written to SSAC responding to points raised about The Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2021. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-in-last-year-of-life-to-have-disability-benefits-fast-tracked 2022-11-01T12:35:44+00:00 Thousands in last year of life to have disability benefits fast-tracked More people nearing the end of their lives will receive vital, fast-tracked financial support, thanks to legislation passed last week. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-carers-who-will-receive-new-unpaid-leave-entitlement-under-government-backed-law 2022-10-21T16:41:07+01:00 Boost for carers who will receive new unpaid leave entitlement under government-backed law New laws introduced entitling unpaid carers to 1 week of unpaid leave a year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/almost-6-million-150-cost-of-living-payments-processed-for-disabled-people 2022-09-30T16:13:41+01:00 Almost 6 million £150 Cost of Living Payments processed for disabled people As of today (30 September) the Department for Work and Pensions has processed almost six million £150 Disability Cost of Living payments worth around £900 million.