Pip reforms and potential timeframes

Waiting001

Hi everyone,

As most of us are probably aware, there are likely to be changes to our PIP payments in the coming months. There is a lot of speculation at the moment.

How long is it likely to be until the changes take effect? I feel the ESA changes took some time to come into place, and the reforms to PIP have to have a white paper published and discussions in both the House of Lords and Commons. This may all take a bit of time? I know the answers, maybe, like how long is a piece of string.

Waiting001

Rachel_Scope

Hi @Waiting001. It's difficult to say exactly when changes will come into effect but it will be a lengthy process. Sorry I can't be more help than that.

MW123

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/122023/pip-reforms-and-potential-timeframes

@Waiting001 Firstly I would like to say welcome to Scope.

The government is currently reviewing the responses to the green paper, meaning the specific proposals for change are not yet finalised.

Once the review is complete, the government will issue a white paper. This document is vital as it will outline the government's concrete plans for changes. Following this, there will be a public consultation, providing an important opportunity for individuals and organisations to voice their opinions and concerns.

After the consultation, the proposals will be debated and potentially amended in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. If approved, the changes will need to be written into law. I might be mistaken, but I anticipate this process could take many months to complete.

It is important to remain patient and wait for official government announcements, rather than relying on speculative or sensationalised newspaper headlines that often lack accuracy and reliability.

poppy123456

Likely to be changes? is there? All I've heard up to now is constant speculation because there's been no official announcements.