DWP says new rates will hit people who claim 'four' disability benefits

New rates will come into effect from April 2023

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said that new rates for disability benefits will come into effect from April 2023.

The changes will affect people who claim four or more disability benefits, and will see their payments reduced by £35 per week.

The DWP says that the changes are necessary to "ensure that the system is fair and sustainable".

Benefits affected

The benefits affected by the changes are:

• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
• Attendance Allowance
• Constant Attendance Allowance

People who claim four or more of these benefits will see their payments reduced by £35 per week.

Criticism of the changes

The changes have been criticized by disability charities, who say that they will unfairly target some of the most vulnerable people in society.

The charities have called on the government to reconsider the changes, and to provide more support for disabled people.

The DWP has said that it is committed to supporting disabled people, and that the changes are necessary to ensure that the system is fair and sustainable.

Impact of the changes

The changes are likely to have a significant impact on people who claim four or more disability benefits.

Many of these people rely on their benefits to cover the costs of essential care and support.

The £35 per week reduction in their payments will therefore have a real impact on their quality of life.

Conclusion

The DWP's decision to reduce the payments of people who claim four or more disability benefits has been met with criticism from disability charities.

The charities say that the changes will unfairly target some of the most vulnerable people in society, and have called on the government to reconsider.

The DWP says that the changes are necessary to ensure that the system is fair and sustainable.