The article discusses upcoming changes to personal independence payments (PIPs) in the UK, requiring a minimum score of four points in certain activities to qualify for daily living assistance starting November 2026. The changes aim to discourage people from defining themselves as incapable of work due to high financial incentives for those permanently unable to work. While the mobility component remains unaffected, the government plans to freeze and cut certain health top-ups while introducing an above-inflation rise in universal credit rates to balance benefits.
The government will legislate changes to personal independence payments (PIPs) requiring a score of four or more points for the daily living element, starting November 2026.
Kendall has rejected proposals like means-testing PIP or freezing benefits, but aims to balance financial incentives for the disabled who cannot work against those seeking employment.
The government plans to freeze the health top-up for existing claimants and lower it for newcomers, while ensuring a permanent above-inflation rise in universal credit.
The changes aim to incentivize individuals to define themselves as capable of work, amidst rising claims for PIPs and a need to manage financial burdens.
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