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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

PIP could be ‘replaced’ as consultation begins on new benefit

Work has begun on plans to completely replace the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with a brand new benefit designed to make the system more ‘fair and dignified’.

The Commission on Social Security has announced that it is launching a consultation to introduce a new ‘Additional Costs Disability Payment’ in place of PIP. They have opened the scheme to all people with experience of the system through an online survey and a series of upcoming focus groups.

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