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How DWP assessors use 'chair test' to judge disability claims upon arrival
A former PIP assessor has shared that the assessment can start as soon as the waiting room, with the expert taking note of ...
Flagship welfare reform plans to be introduced in Parliament
The major reforms are set to include the tightening of criteria for the main disability benefit in England, personal ...
DWP issues PIP claimant update ahead of major welfare reforms
The DWP has released new data on the number of people claiming PIP ahead of sweeping eligibility reforms due to take place ...
Nearly half a million people claiming Adult Disability Payment worth up to £749 every month
A successful new claim for the devolved payment is worth the same amount as its DWP counterpart, Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This means people over the age of 16 with a disability, long-term ...
Thousands of UC recipients to lose £3,000 every year, as Gov assures it will be ‘offset’ by change
The Universal Credit reforms could see millions losing out every year, but a different change could make up the difference ...
Thousands of households to receive free £293 payment this week
Thousands of people who claim the Carer’s Allowance Supplement are set for an income boost of more than £290 this week.
People on PIP may be able to increase monthly payments by up to £633
However, many people not in receipt of the maximum PIP - or ADP - may not be aware if their condition has changed and they feel they need more support with daily living or mobility, or both, they ...
DWP figures show which 19 health conditions set to be most affected by PIP cuts
New benefit rules could see around 1.2 million people lose out on Personal Independence Payment (PIP), according to ...