DWP has outlined what they need to be aware of
People receiving Personal Independence Payments need to tell the Department for Work and Pensions about some changes in their lives - or risk losing their benefit entitlement. Changing your name, doctor, health professional or address does not need to be reported to the DWP and will not have an impact on your payments or your award.
Changes to daily living or mobility needs You should tell DWP if, for example, you need more or less help or support or the condition will last for a longer or shorter time than you previously told DWP about. This change may affect entitlement to PIP, the amount and the period of the PIP award. Care homes The daily living component of PIP ceases to be payable after 28 days of residency in a care home, where the costs of the accommodation are met from public or local funds. The PIP mobility component can continue to be paid.
If a claimant moves between a hospital and care home, or the other way around, these periods will also link. Change of name This change will not affect payment or eligibility for PIP, but it is important the DWP has the most up-to-date details for the claimant.
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