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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Timms Review Update

30 October 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Stephen Timms Lab East Ham

Benefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Timms Review aims to enhance Personal Independence Payment for disabled individuals.
  • Updated Terms of Reference and a co-production process involving disabled people, organisations, and experts are announced.
  • Steering group members will be recruited via an open Expression of Interest process.

Issue summary

The statement discusses updates to the Timms Review, which aims to improve Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for disabled people.

Action requested

The minister announces updated Terms of Reference and outlines the co-production process involving disabled individuals, organisations, and experts. The steering group will be recruited through an open Expression of Interest process and is expected to report by autumn 2026 with an interim update ahead of that.

Key facts

  • Timms Review aims to improve Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for disabled people.
  • Updated Terms of Reference have been published on GOV.UK.
  • The steering group will be recruited through a four-week open Expression of Interest process.
  • Co-chairs are Stephen Timms, Sharon Brennan, and Dr Clenton Farquharson CBE.
  • Steering group membership will have a majority of disabled people or their representatives.
  • Review expected to report by autumn 2026 with an interim update beforehand.
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