Reassessments for the UK’s largest disability benefit are undergoing an overhaul in 2026, affecting two million people. The government is changing how often people claiming personal independence ...

The government will face a huge backbench rebellion if it revives its plans to cut PIP, Labour MPs have warned. MPs are alarmed at recent comments by ministers refusing to rule out a new push to ...

The assessment process for disability benefits is not fit for purpose, especially for medical conditions where symptoms fluctuate, according to health experts. Assessments for personal independence ...

Extended Award Durations: To reduce the assessment backlog, the DWP is moving towards longer award periods. For many claimants aged 25 and over, new awards will now last a minimum of three years, ...

Personal Independence Payment awards are usually made for a fixed period rather than for life, with most claimants facing a review before their payments end.

A review of the full PIP assessment process for the daily living and mobility components will be completed by this Autumn.

A personal independence payment (PIP) applicant has asked for advice after they were scheduled for a reassessment. The person claims that they are unable to speak to people on the phone due to severe ...

DWP has confirmed its PIP plans ...

A successful claim for PIP is currently valued between £29.20 and £187.45 per week, with payments made in arrears every four weeks. This equates to awards ranging from £116.80 to £749.80, reports the ...

Many people over 56 may not be aware of a 2019 change to PIP guidance that could mean longer award periods for those approaching State Pension age ...