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DWP could monitor social media and bank accounts in new fraud crackdown

National statistics suggest that fraud and error rates have already fallen somewhat

Bristol Post · May 15, 2023

New PIP decision-making process in place to ensure right award given at time of initial claim

Over 5,000 people successfully challenged the DWP over their PIP decision last year.

Daily Record · May 12, 2023

DWP could monitor your bank and social media as part of efforts to stop fraud

More than 20 million people are claiming State Pension or benefits from the DWP to help with the cost of living

Nottingham Post · May 12, 2023

DWP confirms PIP informal observations are limited to time between the start and end of assessment

The health professional cannot document observations made outside of this period.

Daily Record · May 5, 2023

DWP to introduce ‘Virtual Agent’ telephone system over next three years starting with Universal Credit

The move is designed to improve and support future demand on DWP telephony services.

Daily Record · May 2, 2023

New PIP plans include sharing health assessment report with claimant before award decision is made

DWP said PIP claimants will be able to ‘clarify evidence’ so that it can make the right decision as early as possible.

Daily Record · May 1, 2023

DWP current call waiting times for PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance phone lines

The DWP said it is experiencing higher than forecast call volumes to the PIP and DLA telephony enquiry lines.

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2023

DWP benefit fraud raids are trying to make us forget who the real enemy is

The Conservatives publicising their benefit fraud raids is a tactical campaign to get the public’s support in killing disabled and other at-risk people

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

New DWP update for people affected by plans to end Work Capability Assessments

PIP assessments will be used to decide whether a person will receive the new Universal Credit health element.

Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023

DWP says new digital PIP service to be designed around needs of people claiming health benefit

A small-scale trial of the online PIP service is being offered to 60 new claimants each day.

Daily Record · Apr 24, 2023