Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for changes to be made to PIP reviews.
Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling on the Department for Work and Pensions to “stop repeating PIP assessments for disabled people”. Petition creator Gary Robinson also argues that any decision to end a PIP award should be a “medical decision not a cost-saving exercise”.
“Disabled people need support and respect. We think repeated investigations are dehumanising, and interrogation-like interviews and repeated legal battles to prove entitlements to benefits are distressing. Sir Stephen said: “It is, of course, important that we keep the awards under review, because sometimes they go up as well as down and we want to ensure that the support being provided is appropriate for the claimant. We also need to ensure that the process is accessible - I agree with him about that. Help can be provided to manage the assessment process.”
“Sense have said that over half of people that they have surveyed feel humiliated by the process. I know wants to get this right and is very keen, but can he expand a little bit more on the type of things that they’re changing?” PIP Assessment Providers New online guidance enables people due a health assessment to check which provider will conduct their assessment. You can check using your area or postcode on GOV.UK here.
A health professional will carry out your assessment, write a report and send it to the DWP decision maker.
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