‌Sir Stephen Timms, Minister for Social Security and Disability, has previously indicated the DWP "will increase the number of health professionals in assessment centres" with the aim of boosting "increase the number of face-to-face, rather than remote, PIP assessments". ‌View 2 Images PIP assessments can be conducted in-person and by phone or video call. In his written reply, the DWP Minister said: "In the recent Autumn Budget, the government re enforced a commitment it made in the Pathways to Work Green Paper, to increase face-to-face assessments for disability benefits. PIP assessments explainedOver 3.9 million people throughout England and Wales are currently receiving PIP payments ranging from £29.20 to £187.45 weekly, equivalent to £116.80 or £749.80 per four-week payment cycle. If you're awaiting a review, it's advisable to keep a copy of your PIP evidence form handy for telephone, video and face-to-face assessments.