Overview

• The proposed points overhaul will require claimants to score at least four points in a single daily living activity to qualify, tightening current thresholds.
• Eligibility age will rise from 16 to 18 years old under the new assessment rules.
• Face-to-face assessments will increase to replace pandemic-era remote evaluations for benefit reviews.
• Consultation on the reforms closes this month prior to parliamentary approval followed by implementation in November 2026.
• Claimants are advised to check award letters for upcoming review dates and preserve evidence through diaries, PIP2 forms, and medical records.