Updated: We are delaying the reassessment for some DLA claimants by 3 weeks until 28 October, following the consultation on the PIP ‘moving around’ assessment criteria, to give the government more time to consider responses and to respond.
This publication provides information about Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which support organisations are encouraged to use as part of their communications with their staff and clients. The publication includes information on the following subjects:
- general information for any organisation, including what PIP is, benefit rules, assessment criteria, timeline and claimant journey
- PIP and different claimant circumstances
- PIP and other benefits and services
- forms and leaflets
- more information about welfare reform
- common abbreviations
- where to go and who to contact for further help with PIP communications
Also available are seperate versions of the publication for specific audiences, including:
- local authority staff
- health professions
- carers