The most recent data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveals that the majority of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments are currently being carried out remotely by telephone.

New DWP guidance explains how audio recordings will work for different types of health assessment.

People claiming PIP and other disability benefits will have face-to-face and telephone assessments audio recorded as standard from Monday under new DWP rules.

Personal Independence Payment awards are usually made for a fixed period rather than for life, with most claimants facing a ...

The DWP has announced major changes around Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments. New rules will be in place for people undergoing PIP assessments or Work Capability Assessments for ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the average processing time for new claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is now 20 weeks. In a written response to Labour MP Damien ...

Disability and social security minister Sir Stephen Timms is reviewing the assessment process for personal independence payment (PIP), the benefit which helps millions of working-age people cover the ...

A new online petition is urging reforms to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment criteria to better acknowledge how Type 1 diabetes affects everyday living. Over 14,400 individuals have ...

Mental health benefit claimants are being coached by AI chatbots on how to maximise their payouts for sickness claims.