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PIP Review: Musculoskeletal Conditions

Monday 26 January 2026 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Jim Shannon asked the Minister about steps to ensure the Timms review of PIP considers those with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
  • The Minister acknowledged the suggestion and indicated willingness to participate in a roundtable called for by the hon. Gentleman.
  • People with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions are one of the largest groups of PIP claimants.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jim Shannon DUP Strangford
Benefits & Welfare
Context

The Timms review of personal independence payment is under consideration, focusing on ensuring that it adequately addresses the needs of those with specific health conditions.

Question

What steps he is taking to ensure that the Timms review of personal independence payment considers the needs of people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. People living with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions make up one of the largest groups of PIP claimants, and should previous proposals have continued, more than 77% of these claimants would have lost their claims.

Answer from The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)

The hon. Gentleman makes an interesting suggestion, and I will be happy to have the roundtable he has called for.

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