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…
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…