Some people on personal independence payments (PIP) can be afraid to report a deterioration in their health in case a ...

Nick McDowell says the assessment for PIP was 'invasive' and he is concerned he won't qualify for the payments ...

Reforms to personal independence payments (PIP) will carry on in a “different way” to before, the new work and pensions secretary has said. Pat McFadden, who took over the role from Liz Kendall ...

Points are added up and a person will be entitled to PIP if they pass set thresholds. These are 8-11 points for standard rate ...

“I had to prove that I only had 12 months to live and that was a bit outrageous. When I’m poorly, I’m having to go through all this stress on top of the stress of being poorly,” he said. He said being ...

The measure is part of plans to reduce the Work Capability Assessment backlog and separate from the Timms Review.

DWP has spoken out over fears PIP claimants could find themselves at the centre of cuts in the coming welfare shake-up.

The review involves disabled people, representative organisations, clinicians, carers, MPs and other experts. The government ...

More than 3.8 million PIP claimants are currently receiving between £29.20 and £187.45 every week.

Personal Independence Payments are given by the DWP to people who have a long-term health condition or disability ...