The new system could see some claimants receiving one-off grants or vouchers instead of cash
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a three-month warning to all Personal Independence Payments claimants as the Government announces significant changes.
However, under the new proposals, some could see their funds withdrawn. The Government also suggests that some PIP recipients might benefit more from enhanced access to treatment rather than weekly cash payments.READ MORE: Furious mum claims Uber Eats driver 'stole' her Asda shopping A 12-week public consultation on the proposals will soon be launched, with the public being urged to share their views, reports the Mirror. The UK Government may bring about substantial alterations to the Personal Independence Payment scheme following a consultation period that concluded in July, hinting at a potential move away from direct cash payments.
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