Both assessments have long been criticised by disability rights campaigners as difficult and inconsistent processes.

More face-to-face assessments will be carried out for PIP and also for Universal Credit's health element, with the DWP ...

The measure is part of plans to reduce the Work Capability Assessment backlog and separate from the Timms Review.

Currently, the gap between PIP award reviews can be as brief as nine months, and most claimants see no change in their award at review. This is set to change for the majority of PIP claimants aged 25 ...

Changes to disability benefit assessments are set to come into force soon as Rachel Reeves reportedly pushes ahead with plans to shave £3 billion from the welfare bill ahead of Labour’s upcoming ...

DWP is working with suppliers to clear a backlog of Work Capability Assessment for claimants.

Specialists have raised concerns regarding Universal Credit and additional state support being affected by appointment cancellations. The warning follows a parliamentary inquiry concerning Work ...

Award lengths extended to minimum 3 years rising to 5 years while face-to-face assessments increase to 30 per cent ...

Disability benefits such as PIP or Adult Disability Payment do not count towards the benefit cap.