stephentimms on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/stephentimms/Recent content in stephentimms on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 09 Jul 2026 04:47:06 +0000DWP to Overhaul PIP Assessments Instead of Toughening Criteria for Millions of Claimantshttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-to-overhaul-pip-assessments-instead-of-toughening-criteria-for-millions-of-claimants/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:47:06 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-to-overhaul-pip-assessments-instead-of-toughening-criteria-for-millions-of-claimants/The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments could soon undergo a significant transformation, moving away from tougher eligibility criteria for millions of claimants. Labour Party cabinet member and disability minister Stephen Timms is expected to recommend a radical overhaul, describing the current system as “not fit for purpose.” Rather than imposing cuts, political figures like Andy Burnham have urged the government to reduce welfare costs by “rethinking the education system” and helping young people enter the workforce, rather than applying harsh budget reductions.