6 h. ago Doctors discover new cause of autism: 'Fourteen times more likely'

People with a little-known genetic muscle condition may be 14 times more likely to develop autism, a study published this week from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) suggests.

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14 h. ago How long PIP payments really last and maximum award length for certain health conditions

No PIP claimant is given a lifetime payment award from the DWP.

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66 h. 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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2 d. ago Six major changes that PIP claimants do not have to share with DWP to keep payments

Personal Independence Payment is a benefit that helps with the additional costs of living with a long-term impairment or health condition for people over 16 and under State Pension age

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3 d. ago People with diabetes could be due up to £749 each month through PIP or ADP

People in Scotland may be eligible for Adult Disability Payment to help with daily living or mobility costs as a result of diabetes.

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3 d. ago PIP claimants with these four conditions 'to keep benefit, says DWP assessor

The tightening of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rules is estimated to cut 400,000 Brits from the scheme when they take effect in November next year

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3 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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4 d. ago PIP claimants 'aren't scroungers looking for an easy ride' as online hate swirls

EXCLUSIVE: Cruel online trolls have taken to the internet to spew hatred towards Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants who suffer from disabilities and severe illnesses

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4 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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4 d. ago DWP Easter bank holiday payment dates for benefits including Universal Credit and PIP

The DWP and HMRC do not pay benefit payments on bank holidays - so you may end up being paid earlier than expected this Easter

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5 d. ago DWP PIP rules on holidays abroad this year that could see stripped payments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued guidance to PIP claimants who are planning to leave the country for a period of more than four weeks, which may affect entitlement

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6 d. 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.

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6 d. ago DWP wants to know exactly what PIP claimants are spending their benefit cash on

The DWP is to carry out research into the disability-related expenses that PIP is designed to cover - but campaigners have warned the current payments do not meet the costs

Economics

8 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. ago DWP lists seven conditions likely to secure PIP payments despite upcoming benefit cuts

The DWP has revealed new figures detailing the Personal Independence Payment claimants most likely to benefit from the disability benefit with PIP payments set to rise this month

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9 d. ago Easter bank holiday payment dates for DWP benefits including Universal Credit and PIP

The DWP and HMRC do not pay benefit payments on bank holidays - so you may end up being paid earlier than expected this Easter

Economics

1 week 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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1 week ago DWP could stop PIP payments if claimants don't report these changes

Several changes to your circumstances could affect your PIP payments

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1 week 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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