People making new PIP claims may not need to attend an assessment in scenario process

A Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for those with long-term health conditions or impairments.

These conditions can be physical, sensory, mental, cognitive, intellectual, or a combination of any. As reported by the Daily Record, it is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to make a contribution to the extra costs that disabled people may face, to help them lead full, active and independent lives.

PIP is not a means-tested benefit, and is non-contributory and non-taxable. This means that entitlement to the money is not dependent on someone's financial status, or if they are in full-time work or not. PIP can be paid to those who are in part or full-time work, as well as the unemployed.