We have no plans to means test Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP).<\/p>
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We have no plans to means test Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP).<\/p>
<\/p>
Both DLA and PIP are intended to act as a contribution towards the extra costs that arise as a result of a long-term health condition, or disability, and have been non-means tested since they were introduced.<\/p>
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