Government releases new guide about what PIP means for carers
A new guide, released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), explains how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) affects carers. PIP began replacing the Disability…
DWP figures reveal a large increase in the number of PIP clearances
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed the latest Personal Independent Payment (PIP) statistics for up to the end of October 2018. PIP…
Government’s new data shows under half of PIP applications are awarded
The Department for Communities has just released some new data in a report called ‘Personal Independence Payment: Experimental Statistics (May 2018)’ which highlights statistics about…
Charity says “PIP climbdown is not a perfect ten, but it’s a start”
David Mitchell, British Polio Fellowship Following the announcement in June that people with severe, life-long conditions are no longer required to attend regular reviews for…
PIP reviews no longer needed for those with severe, progressive health conditions
People with severe, long-term conditions will no longer have to be regularly reviewed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), according to the Department of Work and…
Government looks to address PIP problems after claimants’ struggles
Following a report by the Work and Pensions Committee on PIP and Employment and Support Allowance assessments highlighting “a pervasive culture of mistrust” and performance…