Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A backlog of personal independence payment (PIP) claims is leaving some people waiting up to a year for approval (PA) (Gillian ...

The DWP has spoken about its work to make sure PIP claimants receive the right award. PIP (Personal Independence Payment) supports people who live with a long-term health condition or disability, ...

The department may call you up about your PIP claim ...

The data also shows that more than 1.5m (39%) of all PIP claimants have been issued with an award of five years or longer. More than 58 per cent of people claiming PIP for a visual condition have a ...

In most cases, people nearing State Pension age making a new claim for PIP are given a 10-year award.

Personal Independence Payments are given by the DWP to people who have a long-term health condition or disability ...