DWP Autumn Benefit Changes: Three Key Reforms
Major DWP reforms this autumn will affect Universal Credit, PIP assessments and work capability rules. Here's what claimants need to know about the coming changes.
Major DWP reforms this autumn will affect Universal Credit, PIP assessments and work capability rules. Here's what claimants need to know about the coming changes.
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