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Disability benefits system is damaging claimants' health, DWP's own analysis finds: 'It's degrading'
Disability benefits system is damaging claimants' health, DWP's own analysis finds: 'It's degrading'
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published reports which reveal the impact of the disability benefits application process on people with physical and mental health conditions
Labour's plan to 'get Brits back to work' must not be an excuse for slashing benefits, charities say
Labour's plan to 'get Brits back to work' must not be an excuse for slashing benefits, charities say
DWP's crackdown on welfare fraud risks 'criminalising' innocent benefit claimants, Starmer warned
DWP's crackdown on welfare fraud risks 'criminalising' innocent benefit claimants, Starmer warned
DWP's uncertainty over future of PIP leaves benefit claimants in fear: 'What's going to happen to me?'
DWP's uncertainty over future of PIP leaves benefit claimants in fear: 'What's going to happen to me?'
Poor, sick and disabled pensioners to lose winter fuel payment: 'We are incredibly worried'
Poor, sick and disabled pensioners to lose winter fuel payment: 'We are incredibly worried'
Disabled facilities grant: What is it and can I get one?
Disabled facilities grant: What is it and can I get one?
DWP says there's 'more learning to do' as every MP given book on deaths of disabled benefit claimants
DWP says there's 'more learning to do' as every MP given book on deaths of disabled benefit claimants
Paris Paralympics is a stark reminder of the barriers most disabled people face in sport
Paris Paralympics is a stark reminder of the barriers most disabled people face in sport
Disabled people's health is 'shockingly neglected' in UK, research finds as Paralympics begins
Disabled people's health is 'shockingly neglected' in UK, research finds as Paralympics begins
'We're going to war': Meet the wheelchair rugby stars 'normalising disability' at the Paralympics
'We're going to war': Meet the wheelchair rugby stars 'normalising disability' at the Paralympics
Nearly one million more people will be unpaid carers by 2035, report finds
Nearly one million more people will be unpaid carers by 2035, report finds
'I'm going to die and I'm still not sick enough for PIP': The reality of DWP disability benefits system
'I'm going to die and I'm still not sick enough for PIP': The reality of DWP disability benefits system
DWP will end 'blame culture' over benefits, says Liz Kendall – but words must be 'backed up'
DWP will end 'blame culture' over benefits, says Liz Kendall – but words must be 'backed up'
The toxic conversation about people out of work needs to stop. It's harming disabled people
The toxic conversation about people out of work needs to stop. It's harming disabled people
Millions of Brits made ill because their home is too hot, study finds – as UK faces heatwave
Millions of Brits made ill because their home is too hot, study finds – as UK faces heatwave
DWP mistakenly accuses disabled woman of owing £28,000 in benefit overpayments
DWP mistakenly accuses disabled woman of owing £28,000 in benefit overpayments
Letters: A lot of pensioners need the winter fuel payment – but they're missing out
Letters: A lot of pensioners need the winter fuel payment – but they're missing out
Emilia Clarke: 'Hospitals will fix your brain, but the recovery process will save you'
Emilia Clarke: 'Hospitals will fix your brain, but the recovery process will save you'
Meet Jennie – Lib Dem MP Steve Darling's guide dog who's changing the face of politics
Meet Jennie – Lib Dem MP Steve Darling's guide dog who's changing the face of politics
PIP changes: Labour government urged to drop 'dangerous' disability benefit reforms
PIP changes: Labour government urged to drop 'dangerous' disability benefit reforms
The new Labour government must make changes so disabled people can enjoy sport
The new Labour government must make changes so disabled people can enjoy sport
'I felt intimidated': Disabled people feel shut out of playing and watching sport, report finds
'I felt intimidated': Disabled people feel shut out of playing and watching sport, report finds
How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments
How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments
I'm a disabled parent on benefits. Who will speak for me this general election?
I'm a disabled parent on benefits. Who will speak for me this general election?
“We’ve got some extra support in”: Ed Davey tells the Big Issue how he’s balancing campaigning and caring
