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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

DWP criticised for PIP changes excluding young people under 25

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have been criticised over planned changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which will come into effect for all claimants except those aged 24 and under.

Disability charities have called the plans “deeply concerning”, adding that “young disabled people shouldn’t be penalised because of their age”.

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