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[Written Question] Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payment
Question by: Damien Egan Answering Body: Department for Work and Pensions Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what backlog remains outstanding for DLA and PIP applications, and what measures are being taken to speed up processing times for DLA and PIP applications.
PIP assessment rule change DWP issues statement on claimant rule pledge
PIP assessment rule change DWP issues statement on claimant rule pledge DWP has made a response over Personal Independence Payment claimants over automatic reassessments An update has been issued for anyone receiving personal independence payment regarding the possibility of being referred for a fresh assessment. New legislation has taken effect in recent weeks which affects people claiming certain benefits including Personal Independence Payments (PIPs). The so-called "Right to Try" change...
DWP confirms these PIP claimants could face six-year review periods
DWP confirms these PIP claimants could face six-year review periods The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that certain Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants could have their awards reviewed every four or six years under updated guidance The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that certain Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants could face reviews just once every four or six years under revised award guidelines. The update was brought to light...
DWP minister issues statement over PIP legal changes
DWP minister issues statement over PIP legal changes PIP supports people who live with a long-term health condition A DWP minister has provided an update regarding legal changes to PIP (Personal Independence Payment). The statement comes as a sweeping review of the benefit is currently under way. PIP supports millions of people across the UK, helping to cover the additional costs of living with a long-term health condition or disability.
DWP PIP change 'recipe for disaster' campaigners say as new system trialled
DWP PIP change 'recipe for disaster' campaigners say as new system trialled A test has begun with 150,000 claimants and the system could be rolled out further The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has started testing a new way to assess people claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP). The current system sees medics carrying out assessments and awarding claimants points which can allow people to claim up to £194.60 a week. The new system will see Department for Work and Pensions...
DWP trials PIP changes affecting thousands of claimants
DWP trials PIP changes affecting thousands of claimants A DWP whistleblower brought the plans to light - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that it has begun trialling a new system for assessing claimants for the personal independence payment (PIP) after a whistleblower expressed concerns over the plans. Under current rules, healthcare professionals such as nurses, paramedics and physiotherapists are tasked with carrying out functional...
Pre-release access to DWP statistics
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DWP benefit payment dates for June 2026 confirmed
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Two groups of people 'have to apply' for £300 2026 winter fuel payment
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PIP administrative exercise for MM: completion report at 17 November 2025
PIP administrative exercise for MM: completion report at 17 November 2025 This publication presents DWP management information on completion of a review of PIP cases, potentially affected by the Supreme Court judgment MM. The Supreme Court judgment known as MM changed the way the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) considers the definition of ‘social support’ when engaging with other people face to face (and when ‘prompting’ should be considered ‘social support’) in Daily Living Activity...