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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) recipients must tell the Department for Work and Pensions about specific changes to their situation - or risk having their benefits stopped and regular payments cut off or suspended.

It's important to note that alterations such as switching your name, GP, medical professional or home address don't need reporting to the DWP and won't impact your payments or award - although it's recommended to ensure the DWP's records remain up-to-date, reports MirrorOnline.

Nevertheless, travelling out of the country or planning to go away for more than four weeks - even for a break - might influence your entitlement.

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