The government has announced a number of U turns in relation to the £5
billion of proposed cuts in the Universal Credit and Personal Independence
Payment Bill.
● Changes in PIP eligibility criteria- The new eligibility requirements will be
implemented from November 2026 for new claims only.
● Limited Capability for Work and Universal Credit- adjust the pathway of
Universal Credit payment rates to make sure all existing recipients of the
UC health element – and any new claimant meeting the severe conditions
criteria – have their incomes fully protected in real terms.
● Review of PIP Criteria- A ministerial review of the PIP assessment.
● Fast-track a £1bn support plan originally scheduled for 2029.
Click to get our at a glance guide to Benefits Changes announced in the Spring
Statement 2025. We aim to update this as further details are announced.
There are likely to be further changes/ details ironed out as the legislation
proceeds through Parliament.
Our advice – before any potential changes take place-
Help clients get their legal right to beneft.
- claim PIP now
- consider clients for reassessments now(only upon detailed advice to assess
the risk to the current award)
- And the same with Limited Capability for Work issues
Book now Introduction to Benefits 2025 Benefits and Mental Health 2025
Keep up to date for free-
To subscribe to our newsletter/ updates click here