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DWP disability benefit cuts spark fears that Blue Badge rules may change

The Work and Pensions Secretary stated that there are more than 1,000 new Personal Independence Payment awards each day, equating to a population like Leicester added annually.
From November 2026, a minimum score of four points will be required for the daily living element of PIP, and it was reaffirmed that PIP will not be means tested or frozen, ensuring support for disabled people regardless of income.
Concerns have been raised about how changes to PIP may affect the Blue Badge scheme and related benefits, prompting inquiries into how these changes will be coordinated across different departments.
As of January 31, 2025, psychiatric disorders accounted for 38.4% of Personal Independence Payment claimants, and the most common conditions among the 3.66 million claimants entitled to PIP were psychiatric disorders.

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