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ALT Lindsay Judge, Research Director the Resolution Foundation, said: “PIP is a vital benefit for disabled people that enables them to participate in society and live fuller and more active lives. But the current system is failing on several fronts – claimants don’t trust it, awards don’t fully reflect the nature of disability today, and spending is rising unsustainably. “As well as continuing to provide cash awards to help with ongoing additional costs, a reformed PIP system should focus on supporting disabled people to participate in society. A system more attuned to people’s needs would also mean that around one-in-six current PIP recipients who don’t face significant limitations or additional costs because of their disability would no longer qualify for cash support. “There is no perfect system of disability support, but one that better reflects the fact that people often have multiple and fluctuating conditions must target greater support and engagement where it’s needed, and a

ALT chart showing Proportion of PIP recipients aged 16-64 who report the top ten most common conditions: England and Wales, May-June 2026