Thousands of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) recipients could see significant changes after new policy updates. An anticipated overhaul in the PIP assessment process is set to address massive delays faced by claimants.
Jobcentre chiefs are now expected to have an increased role in deciding the outcomes of PIP claims. It will mark a departure from the traditional approach of healthcare professional involvement.
A large-scale recruitment of case managers has been launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The move has been connected to efforts to reduce the current assessment and review backlog, according to Labour.
Sir Stephen Timms, a Labour minister, discussed the forthcoming adjustments during a recent parliamentary debate. He highlighted that the process will be quickened, with case managers poised to "decisions on reviews, avoiding the need for a functional assessment." These alterations to PIP assessments are part of a broader attempt by the DWP to streamline the review procedure.
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