Macmillan responds to October 2021's Personal Independence Payment (PIP) data for England
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Dec 14, 2021
Responding to October 2021’s Personal Independence Payment (PIP) data for England, Minesh Patel, Head of Policy at Macmillan Cancer Support, said:
“It is unacceptable that PIP waiting times remain consistently high. At a time when people with cancer should be focusing on their health, many are faced with a shocking wait of almost six months to receive the benefits they need. Every day we are hearing from people struggling with the extra costs their cancer diagnosis can bring, often exacerbated by the pandemic. It’s vital that the Government urgently takes steps to reduce the delays in the system and ensure cancer patients can quickly access vital financial support they’re entitled to.”
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