<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Express :: Disabilities Feed</title><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><description>Simply The Best 7 Days A Week</description><language>en-gb</language><image><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><url>https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gif</url><title>Daily Express</title></image><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:30:14 +0100</pubDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><generator>CakePHP</generator><managingEditor>news@express.co.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>news@express.co.uk</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[DWP issues major update on future of PIP]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/285x214/2191135_1.jpg"/><br><br>Ministers want to make sure the system is still fit for purpose and reflects modern life.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Kris Boratyn]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>PIP, DWP, Disabilities, Benefits, Personal Independence Payment, Timms Review, Disability Benefits, DWP issues major update on future of PIP, what is happening with PIP, PIP consultation</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2191135_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The government wants to get feedback from a range of people]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/237x141/2191135_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The government wants to get feedback from a range of people]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC urges parents to check if they're missing out on £2,000 support a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/285x214/2190860_1.jpg"/><br><br>Here's what you need to know about claiming the cash support<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Fiona Callingham]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>HMRC, Disabilities, Child benefit, Money saving, Tax-Free Childcare, Childcare Support, Eligibility Criteria</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2190860_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Working parents can get up to £2,000 a year per child with Tax-Free Childcare]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/237x141/2190860_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Working parents can get up to £2,000 a year per child with Tax-Free Childcare]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Badge prosecutions as disability parking permits hit record high]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/285x214/2190748_1.jpg"/><br><br>Figures show one in five of the population in England has been awarded a Blue Badge to allow them to park closer to their destination<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:47:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Elaine Blackburne]]></author><category>Cars</category><media:keywords>Disabilities, Fraud, Blue Badge scheme, disability parking permits, fraudulent use, local authority prosecutions</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/590x/2190748_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A record number of permits have been issued]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/24/237x141/2190748_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[A record number of permits have been issued]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIP, Attendance Allowance, Carer's Allowance to rise today - full list of rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2190732_1.jpg"/><br><br>A number of benefits will be uprated this week, including PIP, Carer's Allowance and the state pension.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:38:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Eleanor Burleigh]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Benefits, PIP, Disabilities, State Pension, Carer's Allowance, Attendance Allowance</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2190732_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Benefit claimants will see an uprate in a number of payments this month]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2190732_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Benefit claimants will see an uprate in a number of payments this month]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP disability benefit payment rates to rise today - full list 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/285x214/2190440_1.jpg"/><br><br>The rates mean that millions of Brits will see a boost in their financial help.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Holly Kintuka]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>DWP, Inflation, Disabilities, Benefits, disability benefits, inflation rate, payment rates 2026, benefit updates, new benefit rates, benefit increase, benefit rates 2026/27, pip rates, esa rates, carer's allowance rates, attendance allowance rates</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2190440_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The new benefits rates will take effect from Monday]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/237x141/2190440_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The new benefits rates will take effect from Monday]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Universal Credit payment slashed in half from Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/285x214/2190674_1.jpg"/><br><br>The payment has gone from £423 to £217 a month for new claimants.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:36:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Grace Piercy]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>Universal Credit, DWP, Disabilities, Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity, Department for Work and Pensions, Personal Independent Payment</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2190674_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The DWP is changing an aspect of Universal Credit]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/237x141/2190674_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The DWP is changing an aspect of Universal Credit]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artisan bakery’s tech for good brings joy to all]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/22/285x214/2190412_1.jpg"/><br><br>Pastries and Italian coffee powerhouse Signorelli opens up access for neuro divergent and bilingual staff<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Maisha Frost]]></author><category>City &amp; Business</category><media:keywords>Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Issues, Disabilities, Signorelli bakery, AI training tech, neurodiversity inclusion, sustainable practices</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/22/590x/2190412_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Yum: Signorelli's homemade bakes and coffee are classy fare]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Signorelli]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/22/237x141/2190412_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Yum: Signorelli's homemade bakes and coffee are classy fare]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Signorelli]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent April 5 alert to Universal Credit claimants - 'you could lose £2,550 a year']]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/285x214/2189268_1.jpg"/><br><br>Some people need to make a new claim or change an existing one or risk missing out on the additional money, potentially permanently<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Elaine Blackburne]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>Universal Credit, Disabilities, health element, April 6 changes, disabled claimants.</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2189268_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Some people could miss out on hndreds of pounds]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/237x141/2189268_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Some people could miss out on hndreds of pounds]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[People with these conditions can cut council tax bill to £0 as bills rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/285x214/2189102_1.jpg"/><br><br>An elderly father was handed nearly £6,000 after following a little-known exemption for the tax touted by Martin Lewis.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:22:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Alex Evans]]></author><category>Personal Finance</category><media:keywords>Martin Lewis, Council Tax, Disabilities, BBC, Savings, Severe Mental Impairment Discount, Council Tax Exemption, Backdated Payments</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/590x/2189102_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Martin Lewis says households could cut council tax to £0]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/23/237x141/2189102_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Martin Lewis says households could cut council tax to £0]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gullible Labour are destroying any incentive to work in benefits-obsessed Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2188811_1.jpg"/><br><br>OPINION - 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