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PIP Crisis Calls for System Overhaul | Leeds News
PIP claims in England and Wales have surged past four million—doubling since 2019—with spending set to hit £41 billion by the end of the decade. Amid growing pressure, Reform UK proposes mandatory community work for long-term claimants, while the Conservatives explore cash-for-services models targeting youth mental health and ADHD. The government’s own Timms Review, shaped by input from 38,000 people including disabled voices, confirms PIP is outdated and no longer fits modern needs. The Prime Minister avoids blaming claimants, instead calling for better in-work support for young people…
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