Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 7
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DWP fails to clarify PIP's intended contribution to disabled claimants' extra costs.
Conclusion
DWP has not clearly stated the extent to which PIP should contribute towards the extra costs incurred by claimants with a health condition or disability. We heard that for some claimants, the shortfall in support provided was significant enough to worsen physical and mental health outcomes, as well as to increase their likelihood of experiencing financial hardship
Paragraph Reference:
99
Government Response
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