Ex-benefits assessor explains the DWP PIP assessment 'chair test'

A former benefits assessor has given people applying for PIP a pre-warning about a test that takes place the second they ...
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I'm partially paralysed but my PIP was rejected for leaning on table to stand up

Amelia Peckham and others with disabilities are worried by the Government’s push to do more in-person benefits assessments ...

The 'chair test' that PIP claimants should watch out for during DWP assessments

Former DWP benefits assessor explains the 'chair test' and other techniques that may be used during Personal Independence ...
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Labour gives latest update on PIP disability benefit review after U-turn

The government’s review into the UK’s most-claimed disability and health-related benefit has delivered a new update as new experts are appointed to help lead the process. Chaired by disability and ...

DWP update as PIP award changes due from April - what it means for you

The UK Government has unveiled a strategy to change how Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) claims are handled, in a bid to ...

DWP announces longer PIP awards to streamline assessments

The number of in-person assessments is set to rise significantly, with Personal Independence Payment (PIP) evaluations ...

Ex-benefits worker reveals the 'chair test' that could affect a DWP PIP assessment

Another opportunity for the chair test will follow, said the ex-PIP assessor. "When they come into the office; again, there ...

DWP PIP warning as claimants risk having payments stopped

Personal Independence Payment claimants must report specific changes to the DWP or risk having their benefit payments paused ...

DWP benefit claimant awarded PIP despite missing both assessment calls

A person has shared how they were awarded Personal Independence Payment (PIP) despite missing two assessment calls. PIP is a ...