Ministers now promise that existing claimants of PIP and LCWRA won’t face immediate cuts, but these assurances are only just being formalised and remain vague. Meanwhile, the legislation is being rushed through Parliament with little time for proper scrutiny.
Crucially, from 2026, new claimants will still face harsh new rules. The “four-point rule” will make PIP harder to get, and LCWRA payments will be nearly halved unless strict criteria are met. The Office for Budget Responsibility warns that up to one in four people reassessed could lose their PIP daily living award, much higher than the government admits.
Despite talk of “massive concessions,” the cuts are only paused for some. The threat isn’t over. Disabled people and supporters need to stay alert, stay organised, and keep the pressure on.
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