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DWP’s PIP Assessment Change Criticized as “Recipe for Disaster” Affecting 150,000 Claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is implementing a significant change to the way Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims are assessed, prompting strong criticism from campaigners who warn that the move could lead …

By Rebecca Duffy · Tuesday 9 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Rising Mental Health Claims Drive Soaring DWP Benefit Costs

New data reveals that an overwhelming nine out of ten individuals deemed too ill to work and receiving Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits suffer from mental health conditions. This figure is nearly nine times …

By Abbie Brown · Friday 13 March 2026 · 2 min read