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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently announced that plans to reform Personal Independence Payment (PIP) have been put on hold until a 'comprehensive review' into the current assessment process has been conducted, expected to be completed by next Autumn. However, DWP also confirmed that the disability benefit will continue to rise each year in line with the September inflation rate. ‌

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), published on October 22, show the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate for September was 3.8 per cent. This means people on the highest awards of the daily living and mobility components of PIP will see payments rise from £187.45 per week to £194.55. ‌

PIP is currently worth between £29.20 and £187.45 ea

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