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A mobility component is available to people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult or Child Disability Payment (ADP) in Scotland and Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Those who have potentially been underpaid include married women, widows, and divorcees who hit state pension age before April 2016 - read on to find out if you could be owed money

Personal Independence Payment - or PIP for short - is a benefit designed to help working age adults living with an illness, disability or mental health condition

Those with shorter-term PIP awards typically have to fill out a 16-page form - but if you are moved to a “light touch” review then you will have to fill out a shorter six page form

The DWP has released the latest figures for PIP and ADP claims for respiratory conditions

Petition starter Michael Thompson, suggests a "universal state pension" that would be given to everyone aged 60 and above, at £549.12 each week

A Blue Badge helps those with physical disabilities or health conditions park closer to where they need to go, such as shopping centres and supermarkets, and they can be used abroad

The Department of Work and Pensions estimate as many as 850,000 elderly people who qualify for the Pension Credit have not claimed it - despite being in line for as much as £3,500 this winter

A successful claim for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) is worth between £26.90 and £172.75 each week in additional financial support - up to £691 per month

Martin Lewis has explained in his latest BBC radio 5 Live Podcast that by law, disability benefits, incapacity benefits and Carer's Allowance usually rise by the September CPI figure

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) published the 2023/24 Winter Fuel Payment guidance recently and it shows how much each household will be due as the seasons change

The second and third cost of living payments for people claiming certain benefits worth £300 and £299 respectively are due to be sent out to certain groups in the autumn

Blue Badge holders should keep up to date on the regulations and guidance on renewing or misusing their card - or they may face being slapped with a £1,000 fine.

Benefits claimants must meet certain criteria when it comes to holidays, or else they risk losing out on Personal Independence Payments, the Department for Work and Pensions has warned

Those who will be eligible for the £400 payment are people in "alternative" housing or who already pay their energy bills as part of all-inclusive rent which goes to their landlord