15 h. ago DWP pays PIP to obesity and acne sufferers – but also to those faking illnesses

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) also doled out payments to 13 individuals diagnosed with factitious disorders – a rare mental condition where folks intentionally fake or induce their own illness

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16 h. ago PIP cuts chaos as Government makes last minute DWP changes – how it impacts you

The chaotic scenes were extraordinary for a Government with a working majority of 165 – and just under a year since Sir Starmer won a landslide general election victory

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16 h. ago DWP announces 'separate' PIP system for new claims after key change

The DWP has announced that any changes to PIP eligibility will only affect new claims

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18 h. ago New DWP changes to PIP will only be brought in after review of assessments next year

Reforms to PIP have been put on hold until a full review of the assessment process has been completed.

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38 h. ago People on PIP never need to report any of these changes to the DWP

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

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41 h. ago All the DWP changes to PIP and UC as measures to drag 150,000 into poverty

Modelling published by the DWP suggests the current measures will push 150,000 more Brits into poverty by 2030 – 100,000 less than the figure associated with the original proposals

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42 h. ago DWP update for people on PIP due award review after new reforms start next year

Reporting a change in circumstances or nearing the end of the current award will trigger a DWP reassessment.

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44 h. ago DWP confirms 'separate' PIP system for new and existing claims from next year

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall clarified PIP eligibility rules for new and existing claimants from November 2026.

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59 h. ago 'Cruel' DWP PIP cuts dubbed 'unfair and unjust' as Starmer handed 'dangerous' warning

The Government already conceded that the tightening of qualifying criteria will only impact new applicants from November 2026, meaning current recipients are protected from the changes

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5 d. ago When will Brits discover if they face Rachel Reeves tax rises after DWP and PIP u

After partially reversing the cuts to the Winter Fuel Allowance and then agreeing to an inquiry into the grooming gangs having previously said there was no need, Keir Starmer pulls a third U-turn

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5 d. ago PIP process causes 'huge anxiety' as DWP decisions are 'overturned'

An MP said people with certain health conditions find the PIP system very stressful, with Labour now responding to concerns about the 'extreme anxiety' some have faced

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5 d. ago DWP explains PIP appeals process as 8,900 claimants await decision

PIP provides support for people who live with a long-term health condition or disability

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5 d. ago DWP statement on PIP as Labour minister admit claimants feel 'huge anxiety'

The qualifying rules for PIP are changing from next year

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7 d. ago DWP's Liz Kendall updates claimants ahead of Universal Credit and PIP changes

A consultation will be open until 11:59 pm on Monday, June 30, 2025

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8 d. ago DWP shares what will happen to PIP claimants who lose their benefits to cuts

The DWP says it will provide those hit by the cuts with ‘generous’ protection

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9 d. ago DWP confirms 700,000 people ‘will not be affected’ by PIP reforms

Nearly 700,000 people over the State Pension age currently claim PIP - but they are not likely to be affected by reforms, according to a government minister

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1 week ago DWP to review six different benefits for 'fraud cases' – including PIP and Universal Credit

The DWP's annual report revealed six specific benefits that the department is reportedly focusing on

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1 week ago DWP 'instantly rejects' PIP applicants with two conditions and GP classification

A former Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) assessor has lifted the lid on the secrets of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) application process which rule out many from the scheme

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1 week ago DWP confirms PIP cuts won't apply to 700,000 people – here's why

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit cuts won't apply to a huge group of people

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1 week ago DWP major reforms will not affect more than 600,000 people says minister

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the upcoming changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will not apply to a certain group of people

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