Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 17
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Acknowledged
PIP assessment review terms published, prioritising co-production with disabled people.
Conclusion
We welcome the publication of the terms of reference for the review of the PIP assessment, which is in desperate need of reform, and the Government’s commitment to co-produce it with disabled people and their organisations, as we called for in our letter to the Secretary of State. We are particularly encouraged by the Minister’s suggestion that the same approach of co- production could be applied to other changes to the health-related benefit system, following successful completion of the PIP review. In the meantime, we will follow the review’s progress very carefully to make sure it really is being co-produced. (Conclusion, Paragraph 131) 67
Government Response Summary
The government confirmed that reforms to PIP will be taken forward through the co-produced Timms Review, following the removal of clause 5 from the Bill.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Following concerns raised about the pace of change, particularly around the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) we removed clause 5 of the Bill. We will now take forward reforms to PIP in a different way, through the Timms Review, which we are co-producing with disabled people and other experts.