Recent statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveal a concerning trend in Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits. Over 628,000 individuals have had their claims stopped, while another 300,000 have seen their payments reduced. These figures highlight the challenges faced by people with disabilities and long-term health conditions in accessing and maintaining crucial financial support.
Recent statistics reveal that an estimated 628,000 individuals receiving Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) for disabilities and long-term physical and mental health conditions have had their claims halted. Over the same timeframe, another 300,000 have seen their benefits cut. The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) reviews all PIP claims after a set period determined at the time of each application's approval.
Unscheduled reviews can also be conducted if there is a reported change in circumstances, typically when an individual's health worsens due to an existing disability or a new medical issue arises. Currently, around 3.6 million people in the UK receive PIP from the DWP, with awards approved for a specific period - ranging from nine months to 10 years - before a review is carried out to determine whether it will stop, reduce, increase or continue at the same level. DWP data reveals that during the eight years from June 2016, 628,000 claims were stopped following an end-of-award review or change-of-circumstances review. For those whose claims were up for review after a fixed term, 277,000 claimants lost their PIP after a new assessment, and 35,000 were informed their PIP was being cancelled because they failed to attend the appointment. A staggering 250,000 individuals had their Personal Independence Payment (PIP) halted based on the forms they filled out, without being summoned for a new health assessment. Additionally, 264,000 claimants saw a decrease in their PIP payments after a review, while just over half a million received an increased amount and nearly 1.4 million maintained their current PIP level, reports Lancs Live. In October 2024 alone - the latest month for which data is available - more than 5,250 people had their PIP discontinued following a review of their claim, and 1,796 experienced a reduction in payments, while almost 5,600 were notified of an increase and 34,000 saw no change in their award
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