Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say

The PAC report said the long waits for Pip claims to be processed were "unacceptable", with some cases of people waiting for ...

Older PIP claimants could be owed backdated DWP payments

Certain older people claiming Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) with the lower mobility rate may now be able to request ...

MPs warn some disability claimants waiting more than a year for claims to be processed, damning report finds

Disability benefit claimants are often waiting for more than a year for their claims to be processed as the Department for ...
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DWP 'chair test' that could affect your PIP claim

A former benefits assessor has said that anyone due to be checked for their suitability to claim Personal Independence ...

List of other benefits DWP PIP claimants may be entitled to

Interestingly, a PIP award may allow claimants to access means-tested benefits, even if they have previously been deemed ...

Extra benefits DWP PIP claimants may be eligible for

The guidance also mentions that carers might be eligible for Income Support (including for up to 26 weeks whilst the PIP ...

Some DWP PIP claimants over State Pension age may be due backdated payments

The legal change only pertains to claimants over the State Pension age who are eligible for the enhanced mobility award.

Older people on PIP may be due backdated DWP benefit payments worth £308

The enhanced mobility rate is worth £77.05 each week during the current financial year, some £308.20 every four-week pay period. An award for the enhanced mobility rate, could also enable someone to ...
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MPs raise concerns over delays in PIP claims

MPs have highlighted continuing problems with the way the DWP processes PIP claims, warning that long waiting times are ...

People on PIP may be able to claim backdated payments from other benefits

However, an award for PIP may enable claimants to access means-tested benefits even if they have previously been told they are not eligible and according to guidance on GOV.UK, it may also be possible ...