Can my local council help with a Personal Independence Payment claim or do I contact the DWP?

13 Oct 2026, 06:20
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Can my local council help with a Personal Independence Payment claim or do I contact the DWP?

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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is managed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), so contact the PIP enquiry service on GOV.UK about a claim, payment or change of circumstances. Your local council may still help with related support, such as Council Tax Reduction, social care assessments, housing advice or a Blue Badge application. Each council has its own services and eligibility rules, so check its website or contact its benefits or adult social care team. In Scotland, disability benefits are generally handled by Social Security Scotland rather than the DWP.

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