Key facts
- Labour accused of weakening disability benefit checks.
- PIP recipients aged 25 and over will receive checks for four years after initial assessment.
- This is an increase from the previous nine-month period.
- Total PIP claimants have reached 3.9 million.
The UK government's Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a welfare benefit designed to help with the extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability. Changes to the frequency of assessments can significantly impact both recipients and the administration of the welfare system.