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PIP Mobility Rules Put Under DWP Review, Changes Deferred Until Next Autumn

Ministers say the assessment review will be co-designed with disabled people to shape any future policy decisions.

Overview

  • The review will scrutinise the mobility component alongside daily living and the gateway entitlements it unlocks, including Motability, Blue Badges and council tax discounts.
  • Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms has committed to co-produce the process with disabled people and disability organisations.
  • Official data shows about 3.8 million people receive PIP, with roughly 37% on the enhanced rate for both components at the end of July.
  • Motability Operations reports 815,000 customers across the UK, underscoring how many could be affected by any later changes.
  • In the Commons, Conservative MP Danny Kruger pressed for tighter consideration of gateway benefits, while ministers have not announced any eligibility or benefit reductions.