Latest figures show 2.8 million PIP claims to date due to “unprecedented” demand
To date, there have been million claimants entitled to PIP across England and Wales with over one-third receiving the highest level of award. These latest…
Disabled people in last year of life to have benefits fast-tracked
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that thousands of people nearing the end of their lives will receive vital, fast-tracked financial support,…
Just four percent of initial PIP decisions were overturned at a tribunal hearing
190,000 new Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims have received clearance along with 70,000 awards reviews cleared. These latest figures come from the Department for Work…
Highest level of clearances for new PIP claims since records began, figures show
210,000 new Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims have received clearance, which is the highest level since records began. This is according to the Department for…
Over 20,000 PIP claimants reported a change in circumstances, quarterly figures reveal
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published its latest quarterly Personal Independence Payment (PIP) statistics for the quarter ending January 2022, which highlight…
Legislation for Scotland’s new disability benefit system unanimously approved
The new Adult Disability Payment, which is replacing the current Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit system, will open for applications in three pilot areas from…
Survey urges public to share their experiences of PIP assessment process
The Work and Pensions Committee has launched a survey to hear about first-hand experiences of the assessment processes for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Employment…
Proposed PIP weekly payment increases for 2022 to 2023
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has proposed some increases for 2022 to 2023 for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). PIP is a disability…
Government support package with assistive tech to help thousands of disabled people into work
Minister for Disabled People Chloe Smith Thousands more disabled people are set to benefit from a new package of support from the Department for Work…
Latest PIP statistics reflect ongoing pandemic disruption with highest-ever level of new claims
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published its latest quarterly Personal Independence Payment (PIP) figures for the quarter ending October 2021, highlighting trends…