Overview
- The Department for Work and Pensions has publicised a definitive list of 178 medical conditions that can qualify for PIP worth up to £187.45 a week, effective since 25 October.
- Permanent secretary Peter Schofield told MPs the department is urging people to report deteriorating conditions so awards can be increased where appropriate.
- DWP visiting officers carried out about 28,000 home visits last year, with a case-management phone service used to explain decisions and build trust in outcomes.
- Latest data show around 3.9 million PIP claimants in England and Wales, with nearly 1.8 million holding awards of five years or longer, and older new claimants often receiving ongoing 10-year awards.
- The Timms Review’s 12-member steering group is holding its first meeting with Minister Sir Stephen Timms this week ahead of conclusions due by autumn 2026, with a 3.8% uprating to PIP scheduled for April 2026.