Social Justice
How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments
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How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments
Experts from charities share their advice on navigating the DWP disability benefits assessment process, from PIP applications to assessments
Energy bills fall but millions are still struggling. What do I do if I can't afford to pay?
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Energy bills fall but millions are still struggling. What do I do if I can't afford to pay?
June 2024 payment dates for DWP benefits – plus universal credit increase
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June 2024 payment dates for DWP benefits – plus universal credit increase
DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know
DWP universal credit increase 2024 – everything benefit claimants need to know
Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over
Cost of living payment 2024: Where to get help now the scheme is over
DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions in May 2024 – and how to know if you're eligible
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DWP payment dates for benefits and pensions in May 2024 – and how to know if you're eligible
Thousands could be owed up to £12k from DWP in backdated PIP payments. Here's what you need to know
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Thousands could be owed up to £12k from DWP in backdated PIP payments. Here's what you need to know
DWP benefits and state pension rising from April. Here's when you will get the higher amount
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DWP benefits and state pension rising from April. Here's when you will get the higher amount
Parents can now get 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds. Here's how
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Parents can now get 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds. Here's how
Council tax is going up for millions in April. Here's what to do if you're struggling to pay
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Council tax is going up for millions in April. Here's what to do if you're struggling to pay
Water bills are going up in April 2024. Here's what to do if you're struggling to pay
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Water bills are going up in April 2024. Here's what to do if you're struggling to pay
I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I'm living debt free
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I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I'm living debt free
DWP benefit dates for March 2024 and other help as cost of living payments end
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DWP benefit dates for March 2024 and other help as cost of living payments end
Where to get help as cost of living payments come to an end
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Where to get help as cost of living payments come to an end
DWP benefits and cost of living payment dates to expect in February 2024
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DWP benefits and cost of living payment dates to expect in February 2024
30 hours free childcare: Who is eligible and how do I apply in 2024?
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30 hours free childcare: Who is eligible and how do I apply in 2024?
DWP benefits payment dates to expect in January 2024 – with changes over the New Year
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DWP benefits payment dates to expect in January 2024 – with changes over the New Year
Here's when people will get their benefits from the DWP over the Christmas period
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Here's when people will get their benefits from the DWP over the Christmas period
Here's when people in Scotland will get the winter heating payment in 2023 and 2024
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Here's when people in Scotland will get the winter heating payment in 2023 and 2024
How to get £150 off energy bills this winter with the warm home discount scheme
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How to get £150 off energy bills this winter with the warm home discount scheme
Here's how to donate to a food bank near you this winter
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Here's how to donate to a food bank near you this winter
Map shows where you can find a warm bank near you this winter
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Map shows where you can find a warm bank near you this winter
What is a warm bank and why are they needed this winter?
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What is a warm bank and why are they needed this winter?
Here's where to get help if you can't afford to pay your energy bills in the cost of living crisis
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Here's where to get help if you can't afford to pay your energy bills in the cost of living crisis
Where to find free toiletries, period products and nappies in the UK
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