DLA Reform (PIP)

 The UK Government are proposing to replace Disability Living Allowance with the new Personal Indpendence Payment.  There are a number of fundamental changes which will impact disabled people. Disabled people and their organisations have expressed concerns that the changes will not uphold a disabled person's right to live independently and many people will not get the support they need. 

 

The UK Government has released a draft of the Assessment Regulations that will outline the way people will be assessed for the new Personal Independence Payment. As part of the consultation process the Government asked to hear disabled people’s views on the Assessment Regulations and accompanying guidance.

SDEF sought the views of our members through an online survey and consultation events in Edinburgh and Inverness. We received a fantastic response and have now submitted our response to the Government.

You can read our response and the summary of our recommendations.