It’s tempting to reuse your old PIP form when nothing has changed but that’s one of the biggest mistakes claimants make. The DWP often reassesses based on how clearly you explain your current daily needs, not what you said years ago. If your renewal looks identical to your first claim, it can trigger a review or even a reduction. . Here’s what to do instead: 1. Treat your renewal like a new claim. Write full answers again. Describe your child’s current needs in detail — not how things used to be

Personal Independence Payment, or PIP, is a type of disability benefit to help both working and non-working people. It's currently claimed by more than 3 million in Britain but it has been hitting the headlines after the government started a 12 week consultation that would make it harder for people to qualify. The BBC's Cost of Living Correspondent Colletta Smith explains what the benefit is and if you're entitled to it. Plus she's got some much needed reassurance for people worried about the sy