The proposals introduced by the Conservatives have not been scrapped by the new Labour Government.
More than 3.5million people on Personal Independence Payment could find out as early as next month whether proposed changes outlined in the ‘Modernising support for independent living: the health and disability green paper ’ will go ahead under the new Labour Government.
More recently, in a written response to Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy, who asked whether the DWP plans to "reform or replace" the Work Capability Assessment, Sir Stephen said that the government is “committed to reforming or replacing the Work Capability Assessment, alongside putting in place a proper plan to support disabled people into work”.
“This government is committed to championing the rights of disabled people and to the principle of working with them, so that their views and voices will be at the heart of all that we do.” Alternatives to regular PIP cash payments The Green Paper explains if DWP were to consider other ways of supporting people with disabilities and long-term health conditions - apart from providing regular cash payments - it could continue to contribute to people’s extra costs through alternative models.
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