women with visible and invisible disabilities
Last year, we campaigned against cuts to disability benefits across PIP and Universal Credit. The government had to drop the PIP cuts (for now), and set up the Timms PIP review instead. But the Universal Credit Act went through, which cuts disability element of UC by 50% for new claimants from 6 April. There are … Read more
In this cold weather, you may be having extra problems paying energy bills. (Also see this page about hardship grants from energy companies, and our Benefits info page). It’s important to know your rights if you are behind with bills and the energy company is threatening to install a prepayment meter by force in your … Read more
In July, cuts to the disability payment (“health element”) of Universal Credit (UC) for future claimants were voted through by MPs, despite the massive campaign which got the government to drop the PIP cuts from the same Bill in Parliament. The UC cuts and new rules start from 6 April 2026. We opposed any cuts … Read more
We’re taking part in the Unite Community Day of Action against Benefit Cuts and Sanctions with other claimant groups (more details here) Today: Wednesday 26 November TIME: 12 noon onwards WHERE: outside Houses of Parliament. Meet College Green, SW1P 3JX Nearest step-free tube – Westminster * * * Actions in other cities and places include: … Read more
Women in our group and the community have been in touch about the move from ESA to Universal Credit (UC). We want to share what we found out — what you can do to keep your benefit income, what rights you have, and some helpful tips. Contact us if you would like to add useful … Read more
Ms X, a disabled single mum and survivor of domestic violence, tells how she secured over £5,000 backdated PIP which the DWP owed for her social support needs “mixing with people” – taking action from info about a legal case she read about online. She could pay off energy bills and other debts hanging over … Read more
Hi all, we’ve updated our Universal Credit self-help tips here. The page includes info for ESA claimants on postponing ESA to UC, and our rights.
WinVisible supported Ms S, a woman with end-stage kidney failure on dialysis, in her fight to get full PIP. We helped cut through the DWP’s resistance, who were pressuring her to accept less than she actually needs. She won over £4,000 backdated benefit. Ms S says: “I can’t thank T and C enough for all … Read more
£1,350 cost of living payments, 2023 timetable Government announcement 04 JANUARY 2023 Claimants will get up to £1,350 in cost of living payments in 2023/24, with the timetable for payments now announced by the government. Over 8 million claimants will get £900 in three payments, whilst 6 million disability benefit will get an additional £150 … Read more
Shared from i news Money page What is the cold weather payment? The cold weather payment is a DWP scheme that runs from 1 November to 31 March each year. A payment of £25 is sent to eligible people for every seven-day period in which the temperature is below zero, which is designed to be used for … Read more