Overview
- In a new written reply, the DWP said it is working through views gathered over the summer and will "provide an update shortly."
- The Timms Review covers the full PIP assessment, including a re-examination of eligibility for the mobility element alongside daily living.
- The work is being co-produced with disabled people and representative groups, with a leadership team that the department says will be majority disabled.
- Published terms of reference set an expected conclusion by Autumn 2026, with recommendations to the Secretary of State potentially requiring primary or secondary legislation or non-legislative actions.
- DWP figures show about 3.8 million people receive PIP, with roughly 37% on the enhanced rate for both components, and most applicants currently undergo a health assessment by phone, video, or in person.