PIP assessment rules amid DWP crackdown on monthly cash payments

The Department for Work and Pensions plans to make the disability benefits system "fit for the future" in a crackdown on monthly Personal Independence Payments.

PIP is the primary disability benefit for individuals of working age who have disabilities or medical conditions, with approximately three million people in the UK currently claiming it. At present, if you struggle with everyday tasks like cooking, bathing or getting dressed, you can receive either the standard rate of PIP's daily living element at £72.65 per week or the enhanced rate at £108.55.

At present, with a consultation still running on the proposed overhaul of PIP and a General Election called for July 4, the PIP claims process is unaltered. Mims Davies, DWP Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, recently confirmed: "There will be no immediate changes to PIP, or to health assessments.

Before being invited to an assessment, you'll need to complete a PIP claim form. Disability Rights UK has a comprehensive guide to filling out the form. It advises going into detail about each obstacle you face and how it impacts your life - even if it seems obvious to you. You should also provide examples.

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