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.