Replacement of Disability Living Allowance with Personal Independence Payments

Replacement of Disability Living Allowance with Personal Independence Payments

The government intends to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) with Personal Independence Payments (PIP). This may affect people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who are in receipt of DLA. The government is running a consultation on these changes. It is important that people submit their views before the closing date on April 30th 2012. For details click here.

The consultation document can be downloaded from www.dwp.gov.uk/consultations/2012

Consultation responses can be emailed to: pip.assessment@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
or sent by post to:

PIP Assessment Development Team
Department for Work & Pensions
2nd Floor Area B
Caxton House
Tothill Street
London
SW1H 9NA