Major overhaul in DWP assessments: everything you need to know

[Music] hey there I big news for anyone receiving or applying for disability benefits in the UK the department for work and pensions or DWP is rolling out some major changes starting this September first up let's talk about who's handling your assessments right now three different companies manage the assessments for personal Independence payment known as pip and work capability assessments or wcas but soon a single company will take over both types in each region for example Maximus will handle everything in the Northwest this change aims to simplify the process and potentially save the government some cash next let's chat about recording your assessment did you know that you can already ask for an audio recording of your pip assessment not many people do though between January and June 2024 only about 1.4% of capita's pip assessments and a tiny 0.17% of I assessments were recorded the DWP is planning a telepan makeover in 2024 to make recording these assessments easier and more accessible now the DWP has also found that most people nearing the end of their 10-year PF award didn't need a face-to-face assessment this could mean a less stressful process for many of you in the future too but that's not all there are also talks about stricter evidence requirements for PF claims the DWP is considering requiring a formal medical diagnosis right at the start of your claim this is similar to systems in other countries and could streamline the process potentially reducing the need for face Toof face assessments however some critics are worried this might add extra strain on our already busy NHS so what does all this mean for you well if you're a claimant expect a more unified and potentially smoother assessment process keep an eye out for the new phony system if you want to record your assessments and if you're applying for pi be prepared for possible new evidence requirements stay informed stay prepared and remember these changes aim to make your life a bit easier thanks for tuning in if you found this video helpful don't forget to like And subscribe for more updates see you next time