 is trialling the use of online applications for new personal independence payments (PIP) claims. 1 The DWP is inviting some PIP applicants to apply for the benefit online Credit: Alamy The service is being offered to 60 new claimants per day who call the PIP helpline to apply for the benefit . Personal Independence Payments (PIP) is a disability benefit that is given to those with long-term mental or physical health problems or disabilities . Nearly three million claimants are entitled to PIP in England and Wales . Most households that think they're eligible for PIP are encouraged to apply by calling the claim helpline on 0800 917 2222. You'll then be sent a form that asks about your condition and you'll have to return this in the post. But Tom Pursglove MP, DWP minister for disabled people , talked about the new online application scheme in a recent written response to Labour MP, Seema Malhotra. He also shared details of people most likely to be invited to complete their application using the online service as the trial grows. Mr Pursglove said: "We are currently operating a small-scale test of the new online apply service for PIP as a limited service, initially offering it to a small number of claimants who call the phone line to begin their claim for PIP. "Currently, we are offering the service to 60 claimants a day. Call agents offer the voluntary option to claim online to claimants within scope of the current service until the daily limit is met." The DWP has said that the following groups of people will begin to be included as it grows the scope of the service: Anyone applying in an official capacity (e.g. appointees) Anyone with a Welsh or Northern Ireland postcode Anyone applying for special rules Anyone with a previous or existing PIP or DLA claim Those){kind=link}
A MAJOR change to benefits could see thousands of households get essential payments quicker.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is trialling the use of online applications for new personal independence payments (PIP) claims.
The service is being offered to 60 new claimants per day who call the PIP helpline to apply for the benefit.
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) is a disability benefit that is given to those with long-term mental or physical health problems or disabilities.
Nearly three million claimants are entitled to PIP in England and Wales.