The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will make significant changes to disability benefit assessments in September. The adjustments will affect how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims are evaluated.
DWP Introduces Unified Health Assessments for PIP, ESA, and Universal Credit
All benefits that need a functional health evaluation are bundled into a'single assessment'. This implies that PIP assessments, along with Work Capability Assessments for ESA and Universal Credit, will be conducted in the same method and at the same time.
The DWP is enlisting new companies to handle the process. The modifications, which are being implemented as part of the Health Transformation Programme, may cause concerns for those who must go through the onerous procedure, especially as it becomes increasingly difficult to obtain PIP payments in the conventional manner.
It is unlikely that new providers or system modifications will have a significant influence on claims. Around three million Britons receive PIP, which is granted to people who need assistance with daily duties.
Millions of PIP Claimants Face Uncertainty as DWP and Labour Consider Key Reforms
PIP is divided into two components: daily living (if you need help with ordinary tasks) and mobility. The assessment determines whether you receive one or both components, as well as the amount you receive. It is valued at £184 per week for those who receive both components. Millions of PIP claimants face uncertainty as a result of the shift.
Labour will have to determine whether to carry out key reforms promised by the previous government, such as removing payments for some people or replacing them with vouchers. A consultation on the ideas has concluded, and officials will now analyse input.