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<p>DWP are currently running a consultation to seek views on how support can best
be provided to help meet the costs of disability faced by people who are currently
awarded points due to aids and appliances. The department is keen to hear views from
all interested parties, especially disabled people and disability organisations.</p><p>As
part of the consultation on aids and appliances and the daily living component of
PIP, the Department reviewed a sample of 105 cases where claimants scored all, or
the majority, of their points from aids and appliances. These were randomly selected.</p><p>DWP
doctors, who reviewed these cases, looked at all the relevant information held on
departmental systems relating to each case. This included the application form, the
results of any face-to-face assessment and any additional supporting evidence provided
by the claimant.</p>
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