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

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

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

Disability benefit claimants are often waiting for more than a year for their claims to be processed as the Department for ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Certain groups of older people with an award for the lower rate of mobility element may be able to ask the DWP to review ...