11 h. ago DWP ‘considering’ how proposed PIP eligibility changes will affect claimants over state Pension age

Reforms to PIP eligibility and assessments are due to start from November next year.

Politics

12 h. ago Why people on a PIP ‘light touch’ award still need a DWP review after 10 years

DWP explains the need for a PIP review even if someone has a condition unlikely to change.

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65 h. 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.

Politics

3 d. ago PIP payments of up to £749 every month for people with muscle or joint conditions

More than one million people with musculoskeletal conditions receive between £29.20 and £187.45 each week.

Economics

3 d. ago Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP or ADP may be due an extra £331 every month

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

Economics

3 d. ago Half a million Brits missing out on PIP cash as DWP warns of unclaimed benefit surge

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) helps people with some of the additional costs that can come with a long-term health condition or disability, but changes need to be reported to the DWP

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4 d. ago Blue Badge update for people on PIP due to move to new disability payment this summer

A letter about the Blue Badge scheme will be issued following the pIP transfer to Adult Disability Payment.

Politics

4 d. ago New DWP warning to people on State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits

DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial date.

Events

4 d. ago New DWP fraud and error report finds people on PIP may be due more money

More than a tenth of all 3.7 million PIP claimants could be on the wrong level of award due to a change in their circumstances.

Politics

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

DWP said £330 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system last year.

Economics

5 d. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could get up to £1,149 each month

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

Economics

7 d. ago Nearly 9,000 people on PIP currently challenging DWP payment award decision

The process for challenging a PIP award decision can take up to 13 months to complete.

Events

1 week ago DWP confirms people born after certain year will avoid tough PIP changes

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that people born in certain years will avoid tough new PIP changes after ministers agreed to exempt pensioners

Politics

1 week ago When 'light touch' PIP claimants can expect to see changes amid DWP reforms

The DWP has confirmed a change in the way it deals with PIP claims, even those whose benefit claims are rarely reviewed

Politics

1 week ago People on PIP most at risk of losing payments under new DWP welfare reforms

DWP analysis breaks down 18 most-claimed PIP conditions and daily living scores below four points.

Economics

1 week ago PIP assessment tips for people due an interview over the phone, in

DWP plans to increase the number of face-to-face assessments next year, but will still offer alternative consultation methods.

Politics

1 week ago New DWP plans for people on PIP with ‘light touch’ award set to start next year

Planned changes to PIP are scheduled to start in November 2026 for new and existing claimants.

Events

1 week ago New Motability Scheme payment warning to people on PIP, ADP or other disability benefits

An estimated 815,000 disabled people across the UK are now leasing a vehicle or equipment through the Motability Scheme.

Events

1 week ago DWP list of free support and discounts you can get if you’re claiming PIP

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

Politics

1 week ago DWP could pause PIP payments or benefit entitlement if you holiday abroad this summer

Millions of people on PIP may not be aware of the rules around holidaying abroad.

Politics