People making a new claim for PIP need to know five things before contacting DWP

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People making a new claim for PIP need to know five things before contacting DWP
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A successful claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment is worth between £28.70 and £184.30 each week.

The Department for Work and Pensions recently released a series of four new videos about Personal Independence Payment to help people understand what the benefit is, who it is for, how to claim and the assessment process.

The DWP's YouTube videos signpost to the dedicated PIP pages on GOV.UK where there is more detailed information, including the process for people nearing the end of life. People watching the videos on the official DWP YouTUbe channel are advised to consult the website to ensure they have information about PIP eligibility before making a new claim.

Top Money Stories Today Top five things to know about PIP before making a claim DWP also shared five things everyone thinking about making a claim for PIP should know: Face-to-face consultations for health-related benefits are offered alongside video calls, telephone and paper-based assessments - it's important to be aware that there is no choice here, it's up to the health professional and DWP. You can find out more about DWP PIP assessments here.

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