People on PIP most-likely to get DWP payments for 10 years before review

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Proposed changes by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) have been put on hold until a review of the eligibility and assessment process has been completed. Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms, will co-produce the review with disabled groups and charities, which is expected to be completed by next Autumn. ‌

The DWP has previously said that over 1,000 new PIP awards are being issued every day with the latest figures showing there are now over 3.8 million claimants in England and Wales receiving between £29.20 and £187.45 every week. It's important to be aware that Adult Disability Payment (ADP) has replaced PIP for all new and existing claimants living in Scotland. ‌

The data also shows that more than