James Merrell, who worked as a PIP assessor for the DWP, explained to the Daily Star how applicants can avoid a common mistake while filling out DWP forms and attending in-person assessments Politics
EXCLUSIVE: Changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) were announced earlier this month and caused anxiety, confusion and anger among claimants dependent on the disability benefit Politics
Reports suggest an estimated 1.2 million PIP claimants will be affected by the eligibility reforms. Politics
Claimants will need to get at least four points in one activity Events
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has given a series of proposals to make the PIP assessment more stringent, which could make thousands ineligible for payments Politics
The daily living assessment for PIP is made up of 10 categories, each one looking at how safely, quickly and efficiently you can do daily activities, with a new rule possibly making thousands ineligible Politics
Thousands of people could lose the £700 monthly benefit Politics
Lawhive's Head of Head of Legal Operations Daniel McAfee warned there will be a 'legal battle' between claimants with the DWP over the tightening of PIP assessments Events
