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For people thinking about making a new claim for PIP, or Adult Disability Payment (ADP), it’s important to be aware award ...
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduced light touch PIP reviews as a supposed relief for long-term claimants, particularly those with severe or lifelong conditions.
In August 2023, the DWP introduced the "light touch" review for PIP claimants coming up to their first review after getting the indefinite award. However, ...
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Currently claimed by 3.7 million people, PIP is designed to help with extra costs incurred by living with an illness or ...
DWP data obtained by Big Issue shows that the majority of people with heart failure, HIV and arthritis are at risk of losing ...
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.
PIP light touch reviews: DWP gives update on claim payments, what are they - can they change allowance rates? By Alex Nelson. Jobs and finance writer. Comment. Published 14th Aug 2024, 14:05 BST.
He also clarified that "People who receive the highest level of PIP and whose needs will not improve, receive a PIP award for a continuous period with a light touch review at the 10-year point.