66 h. ago PIP claimants making 'one big mistake' on applications, former DWP assessor says

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

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7 d. ago PIP claimants with these 'five conditions face being cut', DWP assessor says

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

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7 d. ago DWP to confirm estimated number of PIP claimants affected by new reforms this week

Reports suggest an estimated 1.2 million PIP claimants will be affected by the eligibility reforms.

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1 week ago DWP PIP assessments explained as Liz Kendall's changes could hit thousands every month

Claimants will need to get at least four points in one activity

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1 week ago DWP PIP assessment changes could make thousands ineligible for payments

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

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1 week ago What are the DWP PIP assessment changes? All you need to show to keep your payments

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

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1 week ago DWP PIP assessment changes: What you’ll need to show to keep your payments

Thousands of people could lose the £700 monthly benefit

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1 week ago Brits with these 'two mental health illnesses face key DWP battle over lost PIP'

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

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