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DWP benefit claimant awarded PIP despite missing both assessment calls

A person has shared how they were awarded Personal Independence Payment (PIP) despite missing two assessment calls. PIP is a benefit designed to support people with certain physical or mental health ...
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New DWP update on PIP assessment changes for new and existing claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed the majority of assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are being conducted over the phone. A Freedom of Information (FOI) ...

How long PIP payments really last and people most likely to get a 'light touch' review

Personal Independence Payment awards are usually made for a fixed period rather than for life, with most claimants facing a review before their payments end.

Four groups of PIP claimants most-likely to get ongoing payment award of £749

The data also shows that more than 1.5m (39%) of all PIP claimants have been issued with an award of five years or longer. More than 58 per cent of people claiming PIP for a visual condition have a ...