The DWP is handing out a monetary boost to people on Personal Independence Payments from Monday, April 8.
As well as state pension and Universal Credit, PIP payments and carers' benefits will be increased by 6.7% each, making a total of £930.20 more being given out per year across the four PIP payment categories. The DWP has confirmed in writing that the benefits payment changes begin from Monday, April 8 - reports Yorkshire Live.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
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