The government has issued a 'green paper' which sets out a number of issues with the current Department for Work and Pensions benefits system for PIP claimants
The government is set to overhaul the Department for Work and Pensions' Personal Independence Payments - a benefit that has distributed millions of pounds to disabled and ill individuals since its inception a decade ago. The government has released a 'green paper' - a comprehensive consultation document highlighting issues with the current DWP benefits system for PIP claimants.
The government has proposed: "Moving away from a fixed cash benefit system so people can receive more tailored support in line with their needs. In the United Kingdom, we have had a predominantly cash transfer system for extra costs since the introduction of Attendance Allowance and Mobility Allowance in the 1970s.
Alternatives suggested include a catalogue scheme, with an 'approved list' from which disabled people could select items 'at no or reduced cost'. A voucher scheme would allow disabled people to receive vouchers to contribute towards specific costs. "It could work for both equipment/aids and for services".
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