Local fund to replace Pip for some young disabled people under Milburn plans
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Key context: <p>Exclusive: Former health secretary says he wants to ‘tear up the old approach’, with under-25s to lose personal independence payments</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/nov/12/milburn-review-neets-young-people-welfare-work-latest-news-updates">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Some young people with disabilities will lose their personal independence payments and will have to apply instead to a local fund for short-term expenses and equipment, Alan Milburn’s review will recommend.</p><p>While those with the most severe needs’ entitlement will be protected, others will be asked to apply for money for specific purposes rather than an ongoing payment.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/nov/12/local-fund-pip-personal-independence-payments-young-disabled-people-milburn">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Exclusive: Former health secretary says he wants to ‘tear up the old approach’, with under-25s to lose personal independence paymentsUK politics live – latest updatesSome young people with disabilities will lose their personal independence payments and will have to apply instead to a local fund for short-term expenses and equipment, Alan Milburn’s review will recommend.While those with the most severe needs’ entitlement will be protected, others will be asked to apply for money for specific purposes rather than an ongoing payment. Continue reading...
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