The DWP has set a deadline for responses in the lead-up to a significant overhaul of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system, which could see changes to eligibility and assessments
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a stringent seven-week response deadline ahead of significant changes to the Personal Independence Payment system. Changes to eligibility and assessments are predicted as the green paper consultation concludes at 11:59 pm on July 22, leaving less than fifty days for responses.
In addition, the consultation paper suggests that the PIP assessment should be more closely aligned with a person's specific condition. Disability charity Action for ME voiced their concerns regarding these proposals: "We understand that these proposals will cause a significant level of concern for people with disabilities and we are working to ensure that the voices of people with ME are heard and represented throughout the consultation process.
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