The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently confirmed that people with terminal illnesses will be shielded from the significant changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system. As part of the government’s ongoing efforts to cut \u00a35 billion from the benefits budget, eligibility for PIP will be tightened, affecting many current claimants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, those nearing the end of their life will continue to receive the enhanced rate of the daily living component, ensuring that these vulnerable individuals are not financially impacted by the reforms. According to DevonLive<\/a><\/strong>, the adjustments to the PIP system are expected to cut support for thousands of disabled people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The UK government is undertaking a major overhaul of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system as part of an effort to reduce public spending by \u00a35 billion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The changes will focus on tightening the eligibility criteria and cutting payments for approximately 800,000 current claimants, with 370,000 people on disability benefits expected to lose an average of \u00a34,500 annually by 2029\/30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, not all claimants will be affected by the new eligibility requirements. People with terminal illnesses, who apply under special rules for end-of-life care, will continue to receive the enhanced daily living component of PIP without undergoing assessments or meeting the usual qualifying conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This decision ensures that the most vulnerable individuals are protected from the financial strain caused by the reforms. Conservative MP Danny Kruger<\/strong> raised concerns in Parliament, asking the Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall<\/strong>, about the impact of the reforms on those with terminal conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kruger specifically referenced the Green Paper<\/strong> titled Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper<\/em>, published on 18 March 2025<\/strong>, inquiring whether people with terminal illnesses would be affected by the new PIP eligibility threshold of four points in a single category.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGovernment\u2019s Plan to Revamp Pip Payments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Protection for Claimants With Terminal Illnesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n