DWP confirms changes to pip including assessments eligibility and payments
Briefly

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to implement significant changes to personal independence payments (PIP) affecting over three million claimants in the UK. Minister Sir Stephen Timms announced plans as part of the Health Transformation Programme, which aims to overhaul and simplify the benefits system. Upcoming reforms will include changes to eligibility, decision-making, and a new health assessment service to streamline applications, with a national rollout expected by 2029. These adjustments signal a major shift in support for individuals with disabilities.
The planned changes to personal independence payments (PIP) are part of the government's Health Transformation Programme aimed at simplifying the application process and enhancing service delivery.
DWP's new reforms to PIP will impact over three million claimants, with a focus on transforming eligibility and decision-making processes.
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