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…
Highest ever level of new claim registrations for PIP since it began, latest figures show
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published its latest quarterly Personal Independence Payment (PIP) figures for the quarter ending April 2021, highlighting trends…
Face-to-face PIP assessments set to restart in May
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed plans to begin reintroducing face-to-face assessments for health and disability benefits, including for Personal Independence Payment…
Mandatory reconsiderations for PIP at 75% of the level compared to a year earlier
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published its latest quarterly Personal Independence Payment (PIP) figures for the quarter ending January 2021, highlighting trends…
52% less disabled people disputing DWP’s decision on PIP claim compared to last year
The latest Personal Independence Payments (PIP) statistics for August to October 2020 have been published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), showcasing trends…
New supported housing guidance to improve standards for vulnerable people in the UK
The UK Government has published a new National Statement of Expectations (NSE) for supported housing, which aims to help elderly and disabled people live more…
New registrations for PIP claims 8% lower than previous year, statistics show
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published its latest quarterly Personal Independence Payment (PIP) statistics up until July 2020, which reveal the disruption…
Access to Work scheme extended to assist disabled people financially during pandemic
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has extended the Access to Work scheme to give disabled people extra financial support so they can work…
Face-to-face PIP assessment suspension continues to protect disabled people and reduce risk of COVID
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that face-to-face assessments for disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA),…