UK's DWP to rigorously check Personal Independence Payment claims, including reviewing bank statements and social media.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will enhance scrutiny of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims in the new year, with more rigorous checks and expanded investigative powers. The DWP may investigate via post, email, or phone, gathering evidence like bank statements, interviews, and social media activity. Banks can now share account information with the DWP. Investigations can be triggered by reports of misleading information about a claimant's condition or changes in their disability status.

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