A review of the UK's Personal Independence Payments (Pip) has found the disability benefit to be 'not fit for purpose', with claimants describing the process as 'dehumanising'. The minister leading the review indicated fundamental change is needed, though crude payment cuts are not expected.
An interim review of the UK's Personal Independence Payment (Pip) finds the disability benefit is not 'fit for purpose'. Minister Sir Stephen Timms stated no 'crude proposals' on payment changes are expected in the final report due in autumn, which will recommend fundamental reform.
An interim review of the UK's Personal Independence Payment (Pip) has found the disability benefit is not 'fit for purpose'. The minister leading the review, Sir Stephen Timms, stated that recommendations due in autumn will involve 'fundamental change' but not 'crude proposals' on payment levels, acknowledging concerns about the benefit's sustainability.
