DWP launches major PIP review and claimants urged to come forward

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a 10-week “Call for Evidence” as part of the Timms Review, a wide-ranging examination of how the disability benefit works.

The review will look at some of the most controversial aspects of PIP, including who qualifies, how decisions are made, and what it’s like to go through the claims process.

In a joint statement, the review’s co-chairs said work had already begun and would be guided heavily by real-world experiences.

They said they had been “struck by the insight, care and ambition” brought by members so far, and stressed the importance of lived experience in shaping reforms.

What the PIP review will look at

The review is focusing on four key areas:

1. The purpose of PIP
2. Eligibility and fairness in awards
3. The experience of claiming
4. How wider changes are affecting the benefit

This means everything from assessment rules to application experiences could come under scrutiny.

Claimants and carers urged to take part

Anyone can submit evidence, but the review is particularly targeting disabled people, carers, charities and professionals with direct experience of the system.

“The purpose of the Call for Evidence is to gather evidence and hear views that will strengthen our understanding of the challenges with PIP,” the co-chairs said.

They added: “We have heard clearly how important it is that disabled people have a genuine opportunity to shape this Review, and we agree.”

Submissions can be made anonymously, and responses will be analysed by the DWP to help inform recommendations.

Ways to respond

Respond online

or

Email to:

timmsreview.callforevidence@dwp.gov.uk

Write to:

The Timms Review
Disability and Health Strategy Directorate 
Department for Work and Pensions
Floor Two 
Caxton House 
London
SW1H 9NA

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“The broader the range of views we hear, the stronger the foundation for the Review’s work will be,” the co-chairs said.

The consultation runs until 28 May 2026, with further engagement planned across the UK.

No final decisions on changes to PIP have been made yet, but the findings of the review are expected to influence future disability benefit policy.