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<p>Reviews of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which can be paid at one of eight
rates, are a key part of the benefit and ensure that not only do awards remain correct
where needs may change, including increasing, but that we also maintain contact with
the claimant, both features missing from its predecessor Disability Living Allowance.
Importantly, the length of an award is based on an individual’s circumstances and
can vary from nine months to an on-going award, with a light touch review at the ten
year point.</p><p> </p><p>We are aware through discussion with stakeholders such as
the Motor Neurone Disease Association, that some people are not receiving an award
duration that is appropriate to their condition and needs arising. We are, therefore,
currently developing improved guidance to ensure that those with severe and/or progressive
conditions, who are awarded the highest level of PIP, get an award duration that is
appropriate and avoids unnecessary reviews. Once we have written the new guidance
we will take that through a process of testing to ensure it works effectively and
is delivering as intended.</p>
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