Overview

• Lydia Thomas says she has appealed every PIP decision she has received, describing the assessment and renewal process as stressful and time‑consuming.
• Thomas relies on PIP for essentials and mobility needs linked to conditions including neurofibromatosis and fibromyalgia, highlighting the benefit’s role as a financial lifeline.
• Ministers’ proposal to require at least four points from a single activity within the assessment — previously estimated to put large numbers at risk — has been postponed for the current review.
• The DWP has outlined 13 weeks of transitional payments for existing claimants who lose entitlement under any future changes, calling the measure one of its most generous protections.
• Based on July CPI of 3.8%, media projections suggest April 2026 uprating could add up to about £28.40 per four weeks (roughly £340 a year), and outlets are sharing eligibility guidance including a list of 87 musculoskeletal conditions.