The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released figures which show the three health conditions most at risk of PIP ...

From 2024, an additional qualifying rule for the DWP benefit is going to come in which will mean you need at least one score ...

People with persistent pain often think of themselves as suffering from a specific ailment, whether it’s arthritis, back pain, migraines, or something else. But anyone who has experienced pain ...

Personal independence payment (PIP) has been described as a “lifeline” for disabled people, with the benefit helping to cover the extra costs that come with having a disability or long-term illness.

The leading category is for people claiming PIP for back pain. A total of 79% of claimants using this as their primary condition scored less than four points in a single question during their ...

The health conditions most at risk from PIP changes According to data released by the DWP , the people most likely to miss out on their PIP are those who experience back pain. To continue to be ...

PIP doesn't last a lifetime, but some conditions can be offered long term support. ... (50.8%), such as arthritis, muscle or joint pain, have been given a longer award.

Wrist flexion and extension, particularly in the right wrist, were limited and associated with pain and swelling. The PIP joint of the left thumb was swollen and restricted. Additionally, cervical ...

New details have emerged about which specific health complaints will be hardest hit by the changes to benefits. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall this week defended the plans which aim to ...

DWP PIP axe update as 'over 40s' and 'back pain' to bear brunt details emerge New details have emerged about which specific health complaints will be hardest hit and have their benefits cut in ...

Back pain, arthritis, and ‘other regional musculoskeletal diseases’ are top conditions likely to be hit hard under new PIP regulations – statistics reveal that out of 194,000 back pain sufferers ...

According to the data, out of 194,000 individuals claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for back pain, a staggering 79 per cent – the highest percentage – will be ineligible under the ...