New disability benefit extended
The Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which replaces the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people with a health condition or disability, and are aged 16 to 64, will be extended today.
Disability benefits: New system extended
A new controversial benefit, which replaces the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people with a health condition or disability and are aged 16 to 64, will be extended today.
The new assessment includes an individual's ability to carry out a broad range of activities such as washing, dressing, cooking and getting around.
The Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will now be rolled out across England, Wales and Scotland, although some existing working age claimants will start to be re-assessed from October.
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