PIP: Getting Prepared

PIP: Getting prepared (for the 4 point rule change)

In their recent Pathways to Work Green Paper the government has proposed that Daily Living PIP entitlement is restricted to those who are awarded at least 4 points on an activity.

This proposed change would apply to new claims from November 2026, and existing claimants on renewal after this date.

If the proposal goes ahead (MPs will be voting on the Green Paper in June), then these claimants, as well as scoring a total of at least 8 points, will need to score at least 4 points from a single descriptor to qualify for the Daily Living component of PIP.

The OBR estimates that the number of people who will lose the PIP daily living component is 800,000. This amounts to a minimum of £4,200 per year.

Losing PIP Daily Living could have a knock on effect on other entitlements too such as carer benefits, HB and UC size criteria and exemption from the Benefit Cap.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This course is suitable for staff working with people who have health conditions/disabilities.

OBJECTIVES:

Quick overview of the proposed change and it's potential impact.
Review the Daily Living activities and which descriptors score 4 points.
Discuss the importance of 'to an acceptable standard', 'repeatedly', 'safely' and 'within a reasonable time period' - terms not found on the PIP form but very relevant to the allocation of points.
Explore tactics ahead of the proposed changes.
Feel better able to support claimants who have health conditions/disabilities when making a claim for PIP given the proposed changes ahead.

LEVEL:

Intermediate

DATE:

Thursday 3rd July: 9.30am - 12.30pm

COST:

Just £85+vat per delegate:

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Led by experts, this two half day workshops is designed to be engaging, informative and interactive. The workshops enable participants to gain a deeper understanding of the topic area.

Both workshops will last 3 hours, and will include a presentation, Q&A session, exercises to reinforce learning, discussion of useful tools and an action plan.

With a maximum of 16 on each workshop, participants have the opportunity to delve into some of the current issues affecting claimants so that they are able to offer appropriate help and advice.

IN-HOUSE OPTION:

Book this session to be delivered in-house for up to 16 delegates for £645+vat for subscribers.

Interested? Email us at training@ucnotes.co.uk

Really Useful

"This course was great. Made me more confident when chatting to my clients who are already on PIP, as well as when making new claims. Hoping this change doesn't happen, but if it does, I feel more prepared."