The UK government, facing pressure from Labour MPs regarding changes to the personal independence payment (PIP) system, announced that stricter eligibility criteria would only affect new claimants from November 2026. A review is set to take place, led by disability minister Sir Stephen Timms, focusing on the assessment process, with results expected by autumn 2026. Some MPs challenged the decision to establish qualifying criteria before the review's completion, emphasizing the importance of genuinely involving disabled individuals in the review process to ensure fairness and inclusivity in accessing benefits.
Kendall stated that any recommendations from the review will be implemented "as soon as possible" after completion, emphasizing fairness for benefit recipients.
Debbie Abrahams emphasized the need for the review to determine both the new points and descriptors without presetting criteria, ensuring genuine co-production.
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