DWP warns new 'measures' and 'steps' coming for people on PIP The DWP will impose new steps in a bid to tackle those who are fraudulunetly claiming PIP. The DWP will impose new steps in a bid to tackle those who are fraudulunetly claiming PIP. The Department for Work and Pensions has warned new "measures" and "steps" are coming for people on Personal Independence Payment. The DWP will impose new steps in a bid to tackle those who are fraudulunetly claiming PIP. In the Commons, Sir John Hayes for the Conservative Party, who represents South Holland and The Deepings, reached out "to ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to tackle people fraudulently claiming Personal Independence Payments." ‌ Andrew Western, for Labour Party and representing Stretford and Urmston, answered: "DWP is committed to tackling fraud and error in the benefits system and to the recovery of debts, including those generated by Personal Independent Payments. Article continues below READ MORE UK set for NEW hottest day of year with exact date next week announced "Working closely with counter fraud experts, the DWP has introduced measures to prevent fraud entering the system based on the types of cases and trends we have seen, for example: ‌ "- Strengthening the Identity and Verification Process to prevent fraudulent cases entering the system "- Introducing more rigorous checks for customers changing personal details, including bank accounts "- Delivering awareness sessions for Case Managers and Healthcare Professionals, reinforcing action to take when suspicious cases are identified, eg fake documents." Article continues below Fraud and error in the welfare system currently costs the taxpayer almost £10 billion each year and since the pandemic a total of £35bn has been incorrectly paid to those not entitled to the money, however, it’s important to be aware this also includes criminal gangs, not just benefit claimants. Mr Western said: "DWP is delivering against key counter fraud activity, including investing in counter fraud professionals and building data analytical capabilities. The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will bring forward new measures to tackle fraud in the system. Details on the measures Government will be legislating will be presented to Parliament in due course. "More information on how the department tackles fraud and error across all benefit streams can be found online."