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DWP benefit claimant awarded PIP despite missing both assessment calls

A person has shared how they were awarded Personal Independence Payment (PIP) despite missing two assessment calls. PIP is a benefit designed to support people with certain physical or mental health ...

PIP claimant worried about reassessment as they're 'too scared to talk on the phone'

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 ...

People making a new claim for PIP need to know five key things before contacting DWP

A successful claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment is currently worth between £29.20 and £187.45 each week.

DWP confirms reason for increase in PIP face-to-face assessments this year

Some 77.5 per cent of PIP assessments were conducted over the phone last September while just 5 per cent were held in person.

People on PIP most-likely to get £749 every month for five years

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