Key disability benefit system in England and Wales deemed 'not fit for purpose' | BBC Politics Live

An interim review of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system has said that the benefit is "not fit for purpose", raising concerns about how it supports disabled people in England and Wales. PIP is the main disability benefit for working age people, designed to help with the additional costs of living with a physical or mental health condition. Speaking to Vicki Young on Politics Live, Labour MP Alison Hume, whose son has disabilities, said: “The PIP system is broken.” She argued that the process is difficult to navigate and has failed to keep pace with the growing complexity of disabilities and health conditions, adding “it is not working for the government, and it is not working for disabled people." Joining the discussion were former Conservative government adviser James Starkie and Talk presenter Alex Phillips, who discussed what changes are needed to make the system work more effectively. For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #UKPolitics #BBCNews