https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/timms/Recent content in timms on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 21 Apr 2026 06:01:55 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-plans-to-increase-face-to-face-assessments-for-pip-and-esa-claimants-amid-concerns/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:01:55 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-plans-to-increase-face-to-face-assessments-for-pip-and-esa-claimants-amid-concerns/The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to increase the number of face-to-face assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claimants, a move that has raised concerns among advocates and affected individuals. This shift is part of efforts by both the DWP and the Labour Party government to control rising welfare expenditures. However, the increase in in-person assessments may lead to reduced payments for some claimants, stirring unease over the potential impact on vulnerable groups.