DWP benefits alert over payments for people with this health condition

DWP benefits alert over payments for people with this health conditionMPs discussed proposals to improve access to DWP benefitsCommentsMoneyNicholas Dawson08:05, 12 Apr 2026View ImageYou may want to check if you can claim more DWP benefits(Image: Getty)MPs have spoken about proposals to enhance access to DWP benefits. People may want to do a quick check to see if they can claim any more Government support, in light of the discussion.‌Various payments are available from the DWP, including Universal Credit and PIP (Personal Independence Payment) for those of working age, or Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance for those of state pension age. The Treasury Committee recently consulted with policy advocates about efforts to expand access to the benefits system. Discussions centred on the Government's Financial Inclusion Strategy, a policy aimed at boosting financial engagement and awareness of the support available to people.‌Helen Undy, chief executive of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, which was founded by financial journalist Martin Lewis, highlighted a crucial omission from the strategy. She said: "The bit that could have gone in this strategy that is missing is around how you address the £24billion a year of unclaimed benefits-that figure is from Policy in Practice."‌State Pensioners to face major tax changeFinancially excludedShe added: "We should be talking about how we increase access to income maximisation support for people who are financially excluded and who are living on low incomes. I would like to have seen that in the section of the strategy that talks about debt advice."She continued by noting that certain groups in particular could benefit from more assistance, to ensure they receive all the income they're entitled to through the benefits system. Ms Undy urged: "Our research suggests that, particularly for people with more complex needs, like mental health problems, having access to an individual-face...