DWP to change PIP review rules to reduce stress on claimants
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DWP to change PIP review rules to reduce stress on claimants

8 May 2026 · Originally published 8 May 2026 7/10 Original headline: DWP update on PIP rule change to ‘remove unnecessary pressure’
The Department for Work and Pensions is changing the rules for Personal Independence Payment reviews to reduce unnecessary stress on claimants. Under the new rules, some claimants may wait up to three years between assessments, and if their award level stays the same, this period could be extended to five years. This change aims to free up resources while supporting claimants.
Source: Liverpool Echo National
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