Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A backlog of personal independence payment (PIP) claims is leaving some people waiting up to a year for approval (PA) (Gillian ...

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 ...

People who are due to be assessed for a common DWP benefit should be aware that a common question about their shopping habits might not be as innocent as it seems. In some cases, it could make a major ...

Proposals to restrict PIP have proved hugely controversial ...

The DWP has spoken about its work to make sure PIP claimants receive the right award. PIP (Personal Independence Payment) supports people who live with a long-term health condition or disability, ...

The Government has ordered a review of PIP ...

The Government has confirmed an increase to the disability benefit ...

Most Adult Disability Payment awards are issued by Social Security Scotland for between two and 10 years.

Speaking to an MP committee, the department said the biggest area where people don't get their due is for disability benefits, especially PIP (Personal Independence Payment). A common reason for ...

The data also shows that more than 1.5m (39%) of all PIP claimants have been issued with an award of five years or longer. More than 58 per cent of people claiming PIP for a visual condition have a ...

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.