DWP minister Sir Stephen Timms has issued an update on the ongoing review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), confirming that no changes to eligibility rules will be made until the review concludes. The review, launched by the Labour government, aims to reform the benefit to better support disabled people.
In response to a written question from Liberal Democrat MP Martin Wrigley, Timms stated that the government cannot pre-empt the review's outcomes or determine the legislative vehicle needed for any changes. He emphasised that the review is not entering with fixed outcomes and that a steering group will develop recommendations.
Timms confirmed that the review is expected to report to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in autumn 2026, with a parliamentary debate to follow. The review will examine the role and purpose of PIP, aiming to make it fairer and more reflective of the experiences of those with long-term health conditions.
The minister highlighted that the review is co-produced with disabled people, organisations, carers, clinicians, experts, MPs, and other stakeholders. PIP currently provides up to £194.60 per week, with payments made every four weeks. The maximum sum per payment period is £778.40.
