DWP WASPI £2,950 Good News for 1950s Born Women’s: Who were not properly told about the changes

DWP WASPI £2,950 Good News for 1950s Born Women’s: Thousands of women born in the 1950s, known as WASPI women (Women Against State Pension Inequality), are fighting for justice. They were affected by changes to the State Pension age but were not properly informed by the government. Now, campaigners are calling for fair compensation after a major report found serious communication failings by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

What Happened to the WASPI Women?

In the 1990s and 2000s, the UK government introduced new laws to make the State Pension age equal for men and women. As a result, many women had their pension age raised from 60 to 65, and later to 66. However, most of them were not properly told about the changes. This left many of them unprepared and without enough time to plan for retirement.

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@PHSOmbudsman, but what confidence can the public have in a complaints process when Govt can ignore findings & set itself up as judge, jury & sentencer? #WASPI

.@CommonsPACAC has approved the preferred candidate for @PHSOmbudsman, but what confidence can the public have in a complaints process when Govt can ignore findings & set itself up as judge, jury & sentencer? #WASPIhttps://t.co/1xmTcV3MzJ

— #WASPI Campaign (@WASPI_Campaign) April 30, 2025

The Ombudsman’s Report and Findings

After years of complaints, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) published a report in March 2024. The report confirmed that the DWP had failed to communicate the changes properly. This failure, known as maladministration, meant many women suffered financially and emotionally.

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The report says these women deserve an apology and financial compensation. The PHSO also made it clear that only the UK Government has the power to fix this mistake.

Public and Political Support

The findings have been supported by the Work and Pensions Select Committee, many MPs from different parties, and a large number of UK citizens. In fact, a poll found that 68% of the public believes the WASPI women should be compensated fairly.

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Campaigners are urging the government to respond quickly and set up a compensation scheme by 21 March 2025. They stress the urgency by saying that one affected woman dies every 13 minutes, and time is running out to make things right.

Government’s Current Position

The Government has said it is carefully reviewing the Ombudsman’s report and meeting with key people, including WASPI leaders and MPs. A decision on what action will be taken is expected after the review is completed.

The Government says it values pensioners and is committed to giving them security in retirement. While the review is still ongoing, campaigners continue to push for urgent action.

Why Compensation Matters

Many WASPI women faced serious hardships. Some lost years of income, were forced to work longer, or used up their savings. Without clear warnings from the DWP, they were left shocked by the sudden change. Fair compensation would not only ease financial stress but also give recognition for the suffering they’ve faced.

The call to support WASPI women is growing stronger, with the public, politicians, and campaigners demanding justice. As the Government reviews the Ombudsman’s report, all eyes are on whether it will take real action. A fair and timely compensation scheme would be a powerful step in recognizing the mistakes of the past and ensuring these women receive the respect and support they deserve.

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