The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that no reforms to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will be implemented until a comprehensive review concludes in autumn 2026. Social Security and Disability Minister Sir Stephen Timms will lead the review, working alongside disabled people, charities, clinicians, and other stakeholders.
The announcement follows the removal of Clause 5 from the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, which would have required claimants to score a minimum of four points in at least one daily living activity to qualify for the daily living component. The clause was withdrawn after widespread criticism, including from Labour MPs, and the government faced a potential Commons defeat.
Sir Stephen stated that any future changes to PIP eligibility will be informed by the review, which aims to ensure the assessment is 'fair and fit for the future.' The review will be co-produced with disabled people and their representative organisations, as well as clinicians, experts, MPs, and other stakeholders.
Separately, changes to tax benefits for users of the Motability Scheme will take effect in July 2026, but these will only apply to new users; existing leases will remain unaffected.
