DWP disability PIP assessors quit in droves over being ‘despised’ and ‘de-skilled’

A report commissioned by the DWP found that 52 per cent of health assessors left the role in a year, with many leaving the profession altogether ...

DWP report reveals what PIP assessors really think 'despised, treadmill'

A Department for Work and Pensions report shows more than half of its assessors for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) ...

Over half DWP disability assessors leave in a year over feeling ‘despised’

Both assessments have long been criticised by disability rights campaigners as difficult and inconsistent processes.
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My MS is getting worse but I had to fight for PIP three times – I felt worthless

Bethen Thorpe, a PIP claimant who has relapsing MS, has successfully won against the Government three times at appeal ...

PIP tips as DWP to increase face-to-face assessments

Millions of people are currently receiving PIP payments of up to £187 a week ...

DWP PIP assessment tips as most consultations conducted over phone

New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveal the majority of Personal Independence Payment ( PIP) assessments are being carried out remotely by telephone. However, under new ...

Labour dishes out disability benefits without seeing claimants

Checks on millions of claimants for sickness benefits have become more lax under Labour, new figures obtained by The ...
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Voices: Keir Starmer is too cowardly to do the right thing on welfare

Keir Starmer is too cowardly to do the right thing on welfare - COMMENT: If his party doesn’t get its act together it will only mean more pain later – and a Reform government who are willing to grasp ...