A Shropshire MP has told the Commons of the ‘shambles’ PIP application system that saw one Shropshire woman wait nine months for the benefit.
North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan challenged the Government over delays to disability benefit applications during questions in the House of Commons on Monday.
According to the MP, the DWP first used the wrong name while assessing the constituent’s application. Then, when the constituent applied to appeal the faulty decision, the Department took four months to correct its mistake and a further month to pay the constituent. “PIP payments are crucial for anyone who struggles to complete everyday tasks or get around because of a physical or mental condition. The system is fraught with delays and needs reform.
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