Crime

DWP PIP update on fibromyalgia conditions assessments as 'face-to-face' ramps up

An update has been given to PIP claimants who have conditions like fibromyalgia as officials have clarified their assessment. An MP raised a question about the accuracy of ‘symptom lists’ used in ...
Plymouth Herald

DWP PIP changes timeline as new and existing claimants await review update

The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP) has given a new statement on Personal Independence Payment ( PIP) and a "comprehensive review" of the disability benefit. The review is set to be completed ...
The Mirror

DWP Universal Credit and PIP update explained by Sir Stephen Timms

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently confirmed its intention to complete the transition of claimants on income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) to Universal Credit by ...
Birmingham Mail

DWP PIP update with eligibility criteria and requirements being 'widened'

A Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) qualification and eligibility criteria update has been issued after new figures emerged. DWP claimants have been told judges are widening who qualifies for ...
Liverpool Echo

DWP minister issues 'set symptoms list' PIP update

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided clarification regarding "set symptoms list" concerns for people receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP). PIP assessments "do not evaluate ...