DWP to change PIP, Universal Credit and long-term sick benefits

Rishi Sunak has told of the “moral mission” to reform welfare as he announced major changes to the benefits system.

Disability equality charity Scope said the extent of the proposed change to PIP was “unexpected” and feels “like a full-on assault on disabled people” which could leave some “destitute”. Mr Sunak said there will be a consultation on proposed changes to a “more objective and rigorous approach” in the benefits system.

Mr Sunak said it was unreasonable to ask GPs to assess whether their own patients are fit for work, but the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health said the suggestion of specialist work and health professionals to replace them in this role “is vague and unclear”. It has previously stated that the WCA changes would apply to new claims only, with the reform coming in from 2025 onwards. The PM spoke of a “moral mission” to reform welfare to “give everyone who can the best possible chance of returning to work”, describing the “longstanding and proudly British view that work is a source of dignity, purpose, of hope.”

But Scope’s James Taylor said calls were “pouring into our helpline” from concerned disabled people. He said: "In a cost-of-living crisis looking to slash disabled people’s income by hitting PIP is a horrific proposal.

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