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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Labour gives latest update on PIP disability benefit review after U-turn

The government’s review into the UK’s most-claimed disability and health-related benefit has delivered a new update as new experts are appointed to help lead the process.

Chaired by disability and social security minister Sir Stephen Timms, the review focuses on the personal independence payment (PIP), which is currently claimed by 3.8 million people. The benefit is designed to help with extra costs incurred by living with an illness or disability.

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