19 h. ago DWP confirms PIP changes won't apply to group of 700,000 people

Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms, has confirmed that people of state pension age won't be impacted by the changes to PIP

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38 h. ago People on State Pension, PIP or other benefits due new payment rates in full next month

Most people will receive a blend of old and new payment rates this month.

Economics

39 h. ago UK Government urged to end PIP reassessments for people with lifelong health conditions

Proposed changes to health and disability benefits will start from November 2026.

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40 h. ago Older people making a new claim for PIP could boost income to up to £1,670 each month

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.

Economics

42 h. ago DWP confirms new PIP changes will not apply to specific group of nearly 700,000 people

Nearly 700,000 existing PIP claimants will not be impacted by planned reforms starting in November 2026.

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3 d. ago DWP measures to stop people fraudulently claiming monthly PIP payments of up to £749

Some £90 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system in the 2023/24 financial year.

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3 d. ago How to protect your PIP payments from DWP reforms due to start next year

The DWP has set out proposed changes to eligibility and assessments for new and existing claimants.

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4 d. ago DWP PIP cuts with exact percentage of each condition that will lose benefits

The DWP's response to a Freedom of Information Act request shows the number of people with various disabilities and illnesses who currently receive the PIP daily living allowance, having scored under four points in all categories.

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5 d. ago Reform UK candidate backed means testing winter fuel payments despite Nigel Farage calling move ‘vindictive’

Sarah Pochin said winter fuel payments should go to those who need it and not those who don’t

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6 d. ago PIP claimants living in 'climate of fear' due to 'intimidating' DWP actions

EXCLUSIVE: An expert who helps people apply for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) has said the Government has created a 'climate of fear' for millions of Brits

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7 d. ago People on PIP never need to report any of these six changes to the DWP

Not every change in circumstances will affect your entitlement to PIP or see payments paused.

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8 d. ago Exact number of PIP claimants that won't pass new benefits point system revealed

PIP is a disability benefit that is awarded to people who need help with everyday tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition

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8 d. ago DWP urged to scrap 'unfair' PIP rule that affects people with this condition

Campaigners fear seriously ill people could be unfairly missing out on PIP and have called on the Department for Work and Pensions to scrap the rule as it is denying some essential help

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8 d. ago New DWP plans to help people on PIP with back, joint, and muscle conditions into work

More than one million people with musculoskeletal conditions are receiving PIP.

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9 d. ago New calls to ‘stop PIP cuts’ and protect vulnerable people on disability benefits

Planned changes to health and disability benefits are set to start next year.

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1 week ago New PIP claims worth up to £187 each week for people with these long

PIP and Adult Disability Payment are providing financial support for 3.7 million people across Great Britain.

Economics

1 week ago Key PIP changes you must report to DWP or risk losing your benefits

Guidance has been issued on all the changes that must be reported by people who get PIP payments from the Government or they risk the Department for Work and Pensions stopping payments

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1 week ago Not reporting these changes to the DWP could stop PIP payments

There are a number of changes in circumstances people receiving PIP must tell the DWP about

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2 w. ago DWP could stop PIP benefit payments if you don't report these changes

PIP is a disability benefit and it is paid to people with long-term mental or physical health problems or disabilities, but you could lose it if you do not report certain changes to the DWP

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2 w. ago People on PIP must report these changes to DWP or monthly payments could stop

PIP claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information.

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