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PIP conditions with most accepted claims ahead of Andy Burnham 'cuts'
NewsCost Of LivingPIPThe disability benefit is set to undergo a major overhaul08:34, 05 Aug 2026Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could soon be cut or restricted for certain conditions amid a major review.A panel is looking at how the disability benefit can be overhauled to stop costs from surging further.It has been suggested certain mental health-related conditions such as anxiety and depression could face cuts.READ MORE: Andy Burnham and John Healey '£602 payments' for state pensioners born after 1950Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppClaims have surged over the last few years, largely among young adults.Applications for these sorts of conditions may be rejected in future, while existing claimants could be reassessed as part of the overhaul.According to figures from Octo
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