Simple mistake that means DWP could stop £194.60 weekly PIP payment

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People who get PIP to help support their daily living might lose their benefit for several reasons

People can get financial support to help with their daily living expenses - but if they make a key mistake they could not only lose their help but have to pay back money. Just over four million people currently claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP), according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures.

This gives them up to a maximum of £194.60 a week - or £10,119.20 a year to help cover the extra living costs of having a long-term physical or mental health condition. But some people can be stripped of their benefit for a simple mistake that has nothing to do with whether you still need the help - and it might not even be their fault.

According to DWP rules you must tell the PIP enquiry line at one if you have a change in your circumstances. This can be something like a change in your condition - even if you have been told it will last for longer than you originally said when you applied. It can also be things such as moving home or if you are in hospital or abroad, depending on how long for.

While some of the changes might seem unimportant the government warns failure to notify the DWP could lead to a court appearance or penalty. The government sets out 17 times when you must contact them to tell them of a change saying "you must contact the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) enquiry line straight away" if:

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It warns: "These changes can affect your PIP award. Depending on the change, your PIP could go up, go down, stay the same or stop. The DWP adds: "You could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change straight away."

It also advises there are some other circumstances you must report. It says: "You must also contact the PIP enquiry line straight away if:

"These changes will not normally affect your…

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