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The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a cut to the Universal Credit health component will kick in next spring. The move from the DWP comes despite "grave concerns", according to Disability Rights UK.

The charity is concerned that planned cuts to the health component of Universal Credit (UCHE) will push disabled people into poverty despite an above inflation rise in the UC standard allowance.

Under planned reforms to UC health, from April 2026 although all existing claimants and new claimants with severe or terminal conditions will be protected, other claimants assessed as having limited capability for work and work-related activity will see their awards halved from £423.27 to £217.26.

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