Alison Hume, the Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby, raised concerns over proposed changes to PIP payments at Prime Minister's Questions this week.
Ms. Hume raised the issue of proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and their potential impact on individuals with lifelong conditions such as learning disabilities.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Ms. Hume stated,
"proposed changes to personal independence payments mean that people who require various levels of support due to lifelong conditions such as learning disabilities will not meet the new eligibility criteria".
She further highlighted the discrepancy in the Green Paper, which introduces a group with lifelong conditions who will be exempt from reassessment. Directly addressing the Prime Minister, Ms. Hume asked,
"Can the Prime Minister confirm that people with a learning disability, which is a lifelong condition that will not change, will be included in the group of claimants who will not be subjected to repeated reassessments?".
The Prime Minister acknowledged the significance of the issue for Ms. Hume and her constituents. He affirmed that
"we're clear on the principles for reform. Uh protecting those with the most severe disabilities who will never be able to work as she references".
The Prime Minister also stated the government is
"making sure people with the most severe disabilities and health conditions um will never uh face the prospect of being constantly reassessed again". He reassured Ms. Hume that "extra financial support is based on the impact of health condition or disability, not the capacity to work".
Finally, the Prime Minister confirmed that "we're carefully considering options for transitional protection".
While the Prime Minister offered assurances regarding the protection of those with the most severe disabilities and the consideration of transitional arrangements, Ms. Hume's question underscores the ongoing concerns across the country about how the proposed PIP changes will affect vulnerable individuals with lifelong conditions.
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