The government has admitted that households which include disabled people are more likely to be affected by its decision to restrict most benefits to below-inflation increases. 10/01/2013
Reassessments for people who receive disability living allowance (DLA) to move onto the new personal independence payment (PIP) will now be made later than originally planned, the Government has said.
This afternoon the Department of Work and Pensions announces a significant change on the new Personal Independent Payments following significant Lib Dem pressure. Celia Thomas, the Lib Dem peer who has campaigned tirelessly on the issue, explains why it's a major win.
More people who look after disabled, sick and frail relatives could be entitled to help at home under proposals to change the law in Wales. Carers will have their needs assessed and could get a payment that puts them in control of their own care budget.
Ministers are clarifying how mobility disability assessments are carried out following criticism of changes to Personal Independence Payments. Those unable to walk more than 20m would automatically qualify, rather than the previous distance of 50m. But peers said the new regulations should include the requirement that tasks be done "reliably, safely, repeatedly and in a timely manner".
Thousands of disabled people face losing out on vital benefits after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) made last-minute changes to the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) system, according to a campaign group.
