Written question asked by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 18 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 2025. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 24 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Personal Independence Payment: Carers and Children
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to amend the eligibility criteria for the Personal Independence Payment for (a) carers and (b) children.
- Answer
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We have set out plans to introduce a new eligibility requirement in Personal Independence Payment (PIP) so that people must score a minimum of four points in one daily living activity in PIP to be eligible for the daily living component.
PIP is open to new claims from the age of 16 and over. In the Green Paper Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working published on 18 March we consult on whether this age should be raised to 18 or higher. The changes do not therefore apply to children. The PIP eligibility criteria apply directly to people with long-term health conditions and disabilities.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 39200
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Children Carers Eligibility Personal independence payment
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