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PIP claimants tell DWP they reject plans for vouchers and proof of diagnosis

One group of PIP claimants has 'vehemently' opposed replacing benefit payments with vouchers and a further suggestion requiring a formal diagnosis of their condition

Birmingham Live
Jul 29, 2024 at 9:14amWeb
Show threadAutisticMumTo3Jul 29, 2024
For many people it takes many years to get a diagnosis. They would have to manage to survive all that time without even the financial support they need. And with some diagnoses like Autism you can't tell what support people need from their diagnosis label alone.