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Certain changes in circumstance must be reported to the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) if you are on Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) or you risk having your claim stopped or reduced. There are 15 changes that need to be reported, including if you go into hospital, you need more help with daily tasks and if you plan to go abroad for more than four weeks .

Because the amount you receive in benefits from the DWP is calculated based on your specific circumstances, the DWP must be informed of any changes that could affect your payments. Failing to notify the DWP about these changes could be considered benefit fraud.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a disability benefit paid to those with long-term physical or mental health conditions, disabilities,

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