DWP taking action to tackle PIP fraud with three new measures in the pipeline

The Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled three measures to tackle Personal Independence Payment, or PIP, claimants. The DWP has provided an update regarding its new Bill which targets benefit fraud and welfare fraud.

The three fresh measures include implementing "stricter checks for customers altering personal details, including bank accounts", according to the DWP. This will extend to "conducting awareness sessions for case managers and healthcare professionals, emphasising the necessary actions when suspicious cases are identified", as well.

The third and final measure will see the DWP "bolster the identity and verification process to prevent fraudulent cases from entering the system," it states. Nearly four million people receive PIP from the DWP and Labour Party government