The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) released a warning for people who claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Universal Credit in certain postcodes. The notice is prompted by changes in assessments, when new contracts are given.
DWP Announces New PIP Assessment Changes for Midlands and Wales
PIP and Universal Credit recipients will witness changes to their assessments as new companies take over the task. Capita will be in charge of the health assessment beginning September 7, 2024, reports BirminghamLive.
These are currently undergoing considerable changes following the award of new contracts, which transfer responsibility for every assessment in any particular area to the same business. It is the first step towards the implementation of a new national Health Assessment Service in the course of five years.
Claimants are encouraged to adhere to the directions provided in their appointment letter. In case you’ve lost your letter or are unsure who your provider is, you can look up your area or postcode.
Midlands and Wales
Midlands and Wales cover the following postcodes:
- B (except B14, B17, B19 and B78 which have PIP assessments provided by DWP)
- CH1
- CH4
- CH5
- CH6
- CH7
- CH8
- CF
- CV
- DE
- DY
- GL16
- HR
- LD
- LE
- LL
- LN
- NG
- NN
- NP
- PE
- SA
- ST
- SY
- TF
- WR
- WS
- WV
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