Both assessments have long been criticised by disability rights campaigners as difficult and inconsistent processes.

Bethen Thorpe, a PIP claimant who has relapsing MS, has successfully won against the Government three times at appeal tribunals. “Having to prove yourself over and over again makes you feel worthless, ...

The data also reveals nearly 1.8m (45%) of all 3.9m PIP claimants have been granted an award of five years or longer. More ...

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a major update on the future of Personal Independence Payments for TWO common health conditions. The Labour Party government is currently reviewing PIP ...

Sir Stephen Timms, Minister for Social Security and Disability, has previously indicated the DWP "will increase the number of health professionals in assessment centres" with the aim of boosting ...

New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveal the majority of Personal Independence Payment ( PIP) assessments are being carried out remotely by telephone. However, under new ...

Upon reaching State Pension age, individuals can no longer submit new claims for PIP, Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or ADP. However, if someone is already receiving PIP, DLA, or ADP when they ...

Learn what PIP means in a job, its full form in a company, process, duration (30–90 days), outcomes, and whether PIP affects ...

More than 45 per cent of all 3.9 million PIP claimants have an award for five years or longer.