The government has announced its intent for clients over age 25-
'...The intent is to keep the PIP system operationally sustainable in the face of
rapidly rising caseloads by reducing the volume and frequency of award reviews,
achieved through setting longer minimum award and review periods for most
claimants aged 25 and over.'
Why?
'...The measures sit alongside wider reforms announced at the Autumn Budget,
including changes to the structure and frequency of PIP award reviews and the
intention to increase Work Capability Assessment (WCA) activity and the
proportion of face-to-face assessments across both PIP and the WCA.'
wards-
'...They can vary from 9 months to an ongoing award, with a light touch review at
the 10-year point. The policy on minimum award terms proposes minimum
award terms of 4 and 6 years for claimants aged 25 and over, with award
reviews set at 3 and 5 years. Exceptions to the policy will apply to those
expected to recover or make signifcant improvements within a shorter
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timeframe, while extended review periods will remain in place for individuals
with the most severe or long-term conditions.'
Why not apply the change for younger clients?
'...The broader goal of government policy is to reduce the risk of young people
becoming NEET, and to avoid early working-life scarring effects associated with
prolonged disengagement from the labour market. '
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