The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a significant change affecting nearly four million Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants. The new rules extend the review periods for health assessments, setting them at a minimum of three years, and up to five years for those whose conditions are unlikely to change. This reform aims to alleviate pressure on both claimants and healthcare professionals by reducing the frequency of assessments.
The rationale behind this change is that approximately 60% of award reviews since 2016 have resulted in no change to the claimant’s status. By allowing longer intervals between assessments, the DWP can focus re
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