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People on PIP never need to report any of these six changes to the DWP

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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can be claimed by people over 16 and under State Pension age who need additional help with daily living tasks or getting around as a result of a long-term illness, disability or mental or physical health condition.

The benefit has been replaced in Scotland by Adult Disability Payment (ADP) for new claimants and follows similar eligibility guidelines as PIP.

A successful claim for PIP or ADP now people between £28.70 and £184.30 each week in additional financial support, however. Both disability payments are provided at the same rates despite the difference in name and welfare administration body to prevent a two-tier benefits system.

While many claimants may be aware of the list of changes in circumstances that must be reported to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in order for them to continue receiving uninterrupted payments, there are several changes that do not need to be declared.

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