PIP could be ‘replaced’ as consultation begins on new benefit

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They said: “Like the rest of the Commission’s work, we are putting forward proposals for a reimagined social security system that is designed by and works for those of who rely on it. The Commission said in its 2022 ‘Plan for a decent social security system’ that it would like to see these rates overhauled and simplified to three levels: £83.70 for claimants who don’t need much support, £152.15 for claimants who need more support, and £230.77 for claimants who need a lot of support. “It also explains some of the wider systemic changes we might need to see to make the new system a reality, like the creation of a National Independent Living Service.” open image in gallery Work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms The consultation comes ahead of green paper due to be released by the DWP in Spring which will reveal Labour’s plans to ‘overhaul’ the health and disability benefit system. As the Commission says, the results of the consultation can be a building block to secure ‘fair, dignified, and holistic support’ to Disabled people, addressing the additional costs and systemic barriers that they face and ensure it reflects the needs and realities of those it seeks to support.” A DWP spokesperson said: “We have been clear that the current welfare system needs reform, so it is fairer on the taxpayer and people can get the support they need to move into work.