Face-to-face assessments are set to increase as the Labour Party government looks to save cash.

Reassessments for the UK’s largest disability benefit are undergoing an overhaul in 2026, affecting two million people. The government is changing how often people claiming personal independence ...

The share of face-to-face assessments will rise, with those for PIP climbing from 6% in 2024 (57,000) to 30% of all ...

The Department for Work and Pensions has a list of 13 daily problems that could make you eligible for PIP benefits payments.

You may qualify for PIP if you need extra help with everyday tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition ...

The measure is part of plans to reduce the Work Capability Assessment backlog and separate from the Timms Review.

As the Timms Review is conducted, campaigners from Citizens Advice have demanded the Labour government ensures some things happen.

DWP Minister Sir Stephen Timms told Parliament on Monday the PIP review is "under way at the moment". He told MPs: "We have a steering group of 12 individuals, almost all of whom are disabled people, ...

People receiving Personal Independence Payment worth up to £749 a month are being urged to review their claims and supporting evidence as the Department for Work and Pensions considers potential ...

Personal Independence Payment awards are usually made for a fixed period rather than for life, with most claimants facing a review before their payments end.

Currently, the interval between PIP award reviews can be as short as nine months and the majority of people do not experience a change in their award at review. This is to be lengthened for most PIP ...

DWP faces a Freedom of Information (FOI) dispute with a campaigner over training manuals for PIP assessors.