New DWP changes to PIP and Work Capability Assessments start this week
dailyrecord.co.ukDelivery of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessments (WCA) has now changed for claimants living in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The changes do not affect people living in Scotland currently on PIP as they are due to move from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to Adult Disability Payment (ADP) before the end of next year, however, it may affect those on Universal Credit or other unemployment-related benefits invited to attend a WCA.
The DWP has also published a full list of providers by postcode area to enable claimants to check who their health assessment provider is and how to contact them.
The contract change between providers who conduct assessments on behalf of the DWP does not affect the constitution itself, just the delivery.
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