New data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) shows that 4,000 face-to-face assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) were conducted in August. That figure is expected to rise as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The UK Government has confirmed that Work Capability Assessments (WCA) will remain in place until the independent review of ...

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced no medical assessments for four benefits - in certain scenarios. The DWP is handing one group four benefits - if they are at the end of life or have ...

As the Timms Review into PIP continues, the DWP plans to make some major changes.

The Department for Work and Pensions has specific ‘Special Rules for End of Life’, or SREL, that allow people with terminal diagnosis to skip assessments, waiting periods and other criteria in order ...

The UK Government has confirmed that Work Capability Assessments (WCA) will remain in place until the independent review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has concluded later this year. The ...