The Benefits Podcast

David, Will and Kate discuss: Resumption of DLA to PIP transfer; GB v SSWP (limited capability for work related activity and ‘substantial risk’); WG v SSWP (safety and the ‘real possibility of harm’ test in PIP); Universal Credit and domestic abuse – Citizens Advice spotlight report; Recording of PIP & WCA health assessments; TR & GD v SSWP (official error and ‘any time’ revisions)
This Benefitscast was recorded 27 July 2026.

David, Will and Maria discuss: Receipt of an EU pension and entitlement to “cash sickness benefits”; LL v SSWP (A tribunal’s mistake was so ‘perverse’ it amounted to an error of law); LG v SSWP (PIP activities & driving and/or caring for another person); SSWP v TBW (whether you can add medical treatment abroad to an absence that began for another reason); The WCA & substantial risk; DWP Guidance on extending PIP awards for administrative reasons.

David, Will and Marcin discuss:
Claims for UC & the date of claim
UC housing costs element/Housing Benefit (commercial tenancies where there is no written tenancy agreement) & The Renters’ Rights Act
Compensation scheme for people whose legacy benefits ended in error
The Severe Disability Premium & when decisions take effect
Fit note pilots

David, Will and Sarah discuss: Disregarding the value of a property where the claimant has sought legal advice to occupy the property as their home; Abolition of income related ESA from 1 July 2026 (with exceptions); Entitlement to one penny of UC during ‘relevant period’ for LCWRA element; Evidencing incapacity for work in UC and starting the Work Capability Assessment; UC and prisoners; ‘Right to Try’ Work Regulations

David, Will and Charlotte discuss:
Student loans and UC
PIP mobility activity 1: Planning and following journeys
Childcare element & attributing of costs
Statutory Sick Pay changes
Institutional child abuse compensation from Republic of Ireland
Crisis and Resilience Fund

Michael, Will and Pamela discuss: Council Tax Reduction/Support schemes; The two-child limit; Medical evidence and ‘putting words into the mouth of’ health professionals; April 2026 Changes: Effective date of changes; Claimants who will get the protected rate of the LCWRA element; Remaining legacy benefits claims and migration extensions. This Benefitscast was recorded 21 February 2026.