DWP responds as thousands of Britons call for common medical condition to be recognised in PIP assessments

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a formal response after more than 15,000 people backed a petition calling for Type 1 Diabetes to be recognised within Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment rules.The petition, launched by Emily Jones on the Parliament website, has attracted 15,245 signatures, passing the threshold that requires the Government to provide an official response.Campaigners are urging Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden to reconsider how people living with Type 1 Diabetes are assessed for the benefit, arguing the condition is not adequately reflected within the current system.Personal Independence Payment is a tax-free benefit designed to help working-age adults with the additional costs associated with long-term health conditions or disabilities.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The benefit is not means-tested, meaning eligibility is not affected by an individual's income or savings.Payments are made every four weeks and are intended to...

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