New DWP update for people on PIP in Scotland after launch of consultation
dailyrecord.co.ukPersonal Independence Payment (PIP) has been in the spotlight since Prime Minister Rishi Sunak first shone a light on proposed welfare reforms for benefits delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) last month.
However, scrutiny has intensified since the launch of the new Green Paper on April 29, which proposes a review of PIP eligibility criteria, a redesign of the assessment process so that it is more linked to a person’s condition and finding alternatives to regular monthly cash payments.
Much of the speculation has left people in Scotland on PIP confused as they will be moving to the devolved benefit, Adult Disability Payment (ADP), before the end of 2025 and unsure if proposed changes will apply to them.
The DWP has now clarified that it will “no longer have any delegated administrative authority regarding PIP in Scotland once transfer is complete”.
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