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The UK Government recently published the Health and Disability White Paper, which lays out proposed reforms to the benefits system. As part of its shake-up, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to scrap the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) to encourage people who need to claim benefits back into work.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said that new claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are being prioritised over existing claimant reviews to ensure people can access financial support “in a timely manner”. Those already on PIP coming to the end of their award will see their payments automatically continued until a review can be conducted - there will be no breaks in payments.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said that new claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are being prioritised over existing claimant reviews to ensure people can access financial support “in a timely manner”. Those already on PIP coming to the end of their award will see their payments automatically continued until a review can be conducted - there will be no breaks in payments.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made it clear there will be no changes to the existing eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), following reports that the Treasury may have been considering making it a means-tested benefit in order ro reduce annual welfare costs.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently published new proposals to help more disabled people and those with health conditions start, stay and succeed in work. The Health and Disability White Paper was published in March and sets out ways the UK Government plans to transform the entire Personal Independence Payment (PIP) service.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that it will put “protections in place” to ensure that “no one experiences financial loss” when Work Capability Assessments (WCA) are scrapped as part of upcoming changes to the benefits system.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently published new proposals to help more disabled people and those with health conditions to start, stay and succeed in work. The Health and Disability White Paper was published in March and sets out ways the UK Government plans to transform the entire Personal Independence Payment (PIP) service.

The UK Government recently published the Health and Disability White Paper, which lays out proposed reforms to the benefits system. As part of its shake-up, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to end the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) to encourage people who need to claim benefits back into work.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that it has commissioned research into the experiences of people claiming and receiving Carer’s Allowance. DWP Minister Tom Pursglove MP, explained that the Department is “reviewing the research results as part of our wider policy development and thinking around Carer’s Allowance”.

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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently announced plans to resume trials of an integrated assessment for health-related benefits, which includes Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Universal Credit and Employment Support Allowance (ESA). Minister of State for Disabled People, Work and Health, Justin Tomlinson, confirmed the pilot scheme would restart in April in response to a written question from Shadow Minister for Disabled People, Vicky Foxcroft.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced plans to resume trials of an integrated assessment for health-related benefits, which includes Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Universal Credit and Employment Support Allowance (ESA).Minister of State for Disabled People, Work and Health, Justin Tomlinson, recently confirmed the pilot scheme would restart in April in response to a written question from Shadow Minister for Disabled People, Vicky Foxcroft.The Labour MP for Lewisham and Deptford asked the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions “whether her [Therese Coffey] Department plans to launch the pilot of its integrated assessment service in autumn 2021”.The DWP originally announced plans for an integrated assessment system for