The way in which Brits apply for certain Government benefits is changing - and it will actually make life easier for the millions of people who receive state support every year. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently working on a new applications system that will cover all benefits in one. Under the changes, a single IT system will be used to apply for all benefits - meaning you won't have to re-apply if you need financial help with something else, such as a disability. At present, separate organisations currently run the assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Work Capability Assessments, Employment Support Allowance and Universal Credit - and they all use different IT systems. However, the DWP said a new system will roll all assessments into a single digital platform, making life easier for applicants. The new initiative will mean that people in receipt of more than one benefit will not have to provide the same information more than once. Read More Related Articles NHS prescription charges are changing next month - new prices from April 2020 Read More Related Articles Disabled dad forced to sleep in car after landlords refuse him for claiming benefits However the DWP is yet to reveal details of where in the UK the trial will start. Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinson said: "We are committed to providing the best possible support for people with a disability. That’s why we have listened to feedback from both charities and claimants to bring all assessments under one roof. "It's important we get this right, which is why we’ll trial the new service on a regional scale before rolling it out nationally. "These changes show that we are moving in the right direction and the planned Green Paper will go further as we continue to improve the experience for people with long-term health conditions and disabilities." The new service will be introduced in 2021 before being rolled out nationally. This single service will deliver the assessments for PIP and also the Work Capability Assessments in Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit.
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The way in which Brits apply for certain Government benefits is changing - and it will actually make life easier for the millions of people who receive state support every year. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently working on a new applications system that will cover all benefits in one. Under the changes, a single IT system will be used to apply for all benefits - meaning you won't have to re-apply if you need financial help with something else, such as a disability. At present, separate organisations currently run the assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Work Capability Assessments, Employment Support Allowance and Universal Credit - and they all use different IT systems. However, the DWP said a new system will roll all assessments into a single digital platform, making life easier for applicants. The new initiative will mean that people in receipt of more than one benefit will not have to provide the same information more than once. Read More Related Articles NHS prescription charges are changing next month - new prices from April 2020 Read More Related Articles Disabled dad forced to sleep in car after landlords refuse him for claiming benefits However the DWP is yet to reveal details of where in the UK the trial will start. Minister for Disabled People, Justin Tomlinson said: "We are committed to providing the best possible support for people with a disability. That’s why we have listened to feedback from both charities and claimants to bring all assessments under one roof. "It's important we get this right, which is why we’ll trial the new service on a regional scale before rolling it out nationally. "These changes show that we are moving in the right direction and the planned Green Paper will go further as we continue to improve the experience for people with long-term health conditions and disabilities." The new service will be introduced in 2021 before being rolled out nationally. This single service will deliver the assessments for PIP and also the Work Capability Assessments in Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit.
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