A DWP worker of 42 years has shared insights on how claimants can navigate the complicated world of benefits. The former DWP employee has spent a lifetime working in the sector - and has now shared secrets on what you need to know to smoothe your passage through the process of being a claimant.
The total number of individuals claiming disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Attendance Allowance is on the rise.
Latest data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveals an increase to 3.6 million people on PIP and over 1.6 million receiving Attendance Allowance.
Amid this surge, the former DWP employee who has a thorough background of 42 years in State Pensions and benefits is advising new claimants to "keep a copy of the claim form they submit" as this could be crucial when its time to review their award.
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