ADHD and autism benefit claims surge fastest in wealthier areas, study finds Teenager with autism

New analysis from the Nuffield Trust has revealed a striking shift in the pattern of disability benefit claims among young people, with some of...

Dan Benn Wed, 09/23/2026 - 10:19
Important support for carers extended Woman taking care of aging parent

The Scottish Government has announced that it has extended support for unpaid carers so that thousands more can benefit.

After being piloted across...

Dan Benn Wed, 08/21/2024 - 10:27
Benefit reforms needed for mental health Small boy crying

A new report from a number of charities linking to children and mental health has called on the government to overhaul the benefits system.

This...

Dan Benn Wed, 07/24/2024 - 11:22
Reforms to target disability benefits Side view of a happy woman with physical disability working on a laptop

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that it is planning to reform the disability benefits system, looking to move away from fixed cash...

Dan Benn Mon, 04/29/2024 - 12:29
Training boosting skills and economic growth A group of three multi-ethnic workers at a construction site wearing hard hats, safety glasses and reflective clothing, smiling and conversing

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that more than 250,000 workplace training places have been delivered for benefits claimants over...

Dan Benn Thu, 04/18/2024 - 11:00
Council backing for Royal British Legion Military Personnel parading on Union Street, Aberdeen during Armed Forces Day, 2023

Manchester City Council has announced that it has ended the process of treating military compensation as income, after working with the Royal British...

Dan Benn Fri, 02/16/2024 - 10:43
Government encouraging people to check funding eligibility A man looks out of a window, pondering

The Scottish Government is encouraging people to check that they are not missing out on funding to help them through the cost of living crisis, with...

Dan Benn Fri, 01/06/2023 - 09:32
Scottish government urging families to discuss social security A couple looking through budgeting and bills

The Scottish Government has urged families to discuss the social security benefits that they are entitled to, especially during this cost of living...

Dan Benn Wed, 10/05/2022 - 12:16
Payments for 6 million to cover cost of living crisis A woman in a wheelchair smiles

The government has today confirmed that around six million people living with disabilities are to receive their one-off disability cost of living...

Dan Benn Tue, 08/23/2022 - 12:35
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