The DWP has been forced to scrap the benefits cap for people who get carer’s allowance after being defeated in the courts two months ago. The U-turn was announced yesterday by welfare reform minister, Lord Freud. The government had fought tooth and nail to penalise full time carers, even spending over £50,000 in legal fees […]

Statistics released by the DWP following a freedom of information request show that almost 380,000 people who are in the support group of employment and support allowance (ESA) are not getting an award of personal independence payment (PIP) or disability living allowance (DLA). Six out of ten of these claimants have mental health conditions. The […]

Blink Films are producing a documentary and are currently looking for people living together whose lives are affected by hoarding. This is a positive documentary looking to raise awareness of hoarding and help individuals and families affected. It will offer FREE professional treatment to those who take part to help them manage their hoarding and […]