Essential PIP tips for DWP assessments in-person, over the phone or by video call

dailyrecord.co.uk:

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that on January 31, 2022 there were nearly 2.9 million people across the UK claiming support through Personal Independence Payments (PIP), with just over one in three claimants (35%) receiving the highest level of award.

Of that total, 305,279 people living in Scotland are now receiving financial support each week, an increase of 8,088 from the previous figure of 297,213 in October, 2021.

Additional data shared by Minister for Disabled People Chloe Smith, in a written response to a parliamentary question, also indicates that more PIP assessments are being conducted over the phone (77%) or on paper (16%) using the evidence submitted by the claimant.

Face-to-face meetings accounted for five per cent of consultations with video calls making up just under two per cnet.Adult Disability Payment will replace PIP over the coming months for new and existing PIP claimants living in Scotland and will focus on making decisions from paper-based assessments.Social Security Scotland has previously said it will only contact claimants if they need further information or clarification on details supplied, in what is being described as a “people-centric” approach.