Former DWP employee shares tips on how to protect PIP and other disability benefit payments

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently announced no changes will be made to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) until a review of the current assessment process has been completed. Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms will co-produce the review with disabled groups and charities, which is expected to be completed next Autumn. ‌

The Scottish Government reconfirmed last moth that people on disability benefits in Scotland will not be impacted by any changes made to PIP. Adult Disability Payment (ADP) has now replaced the DWP benefit for all new and existing claimants with a Scottish postcode. ‌

However, a former employee at the DWP with over 40 years experience dealing with State Pensions, working age and disability benefits has shared