Experiences of PIP Applicants Who Received Zero Points at Assessment

Summary

This UK government report investigates why applicants for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a benefit for long-term health conditions, receive zero points despite feeling eligible. The Department for Work and Pensions commissioned qualitative research, conducting 102 interviews with affected applicants, to understand their experiences and perceptions of the application and assessment process. The research, now completed and published, found that applicants desired more clarity on eligibility, better guidance on evidence provision, and more tailored support during assessments, highlighting a significant gap between applicant expectations and system outcomes.

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