The government has commissioned the Timms review into PIP because ministers say they need to check whether PIP is still fair, ...
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 ...
She vowed to appeal the decision, but was hoping to avoid going 'all the way to a tribunal' ...
The Government has ordered a review of PIP ...
Sir Stephen Timms is leading a review of Personal Independence Payment as claimant numbers rise ...
The review will look at PIP assessments and eligibility criteria, as well as helping more claimants into work so they can ...
Currently, the gap between PIP award reviews can be as brief as nine months, and most claimants see no change in their award at review. This is set to change for the majority of PIP claimants aged 25 ...
Award lengths extended to minimum 3 years rising to 5 years while face-to-face assessments increase to 30 per cent ...
Some people on personal independence payments (PIP) can be afraid to report a deterioration in their health in case a ...
Personal Independence Payments are given by the DWP to people who have a long-term health condition or disability ...
A Public Accounts Committee report has criticised 'unacceptable' delays after some claimants were left waiting more than a ...
The measure is part of plans to reduce the Work Capability Assessment backlog and separate from the Timms Review.