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Regulations governing eligibility for benefits for disabled people will be changed after criticism of their likely impact, the government has announced.
As a result, how - and not just whether - a claimant is able to accomplish tasks like walking and planning journeys will help determine the amount they are entitled to in benefits.
Claimants who manage the tasks, but not "reliably", will get higher payments.
Ministers admitted there were concerns that the proposals were "unclear".
The Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will replace the existing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in April. People who are less mobile will be entitled to higher payments.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21287323
As a result, how - and not just whether - a claimant is able to accomplish tasks like walking and planning journeys will help determine the amount they are entitled to in benefits.
Claimants who manage the tasks, but not "reliably", will get higher payments.
Ministers admitted there were concerns that the proposals were "unclear".
The Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will replace the existing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in April. People who are less mobile will be entitled to higher payments.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21287323