The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) has postponed proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) until a review of the eligibility and assessment process is finalised. The review, expected to be concluded by next Autumn, will be jointly conducted by the Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms, along with disabled groups and charities.

The DWP has previously reported that over 1,000 new PIP awards are being granted daily, with recent statistics indicating that there are now more than 3.8 million recipients in England and Wales receiving weekly payments ranging from £29.20 to £187.45. It's crucial to note that the Adult Disability Payment (ADP) has replaced PIP for all new and existing claimants residing in Scotland. The figures also show tha

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