DWP has not clearly stated the extent to which PIP should contribute towards the extra costs incurred by claimants with a health condition or disability. We heard that for some claimants, the shortfall in support provided was significant enough to worsen physical and mental health outcomes, as well as to increase their likelihood of experiencing financial hardship

DWP has not clearly stated the extent to which PIP should contribute towards the extra costs incurred by claimants with a health condition or disability. We heard that for some claimants, the shortfall in support provided was significant enough to worsen physical and mental health outcomes, as well as to increase their likelihood of experiencing financial hardship Type: conclusion | Number: 7 | Paragraph: 99 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: In 2023/24 we spent £21.6bn on PIP and this is expected to grow by 63% to £35.3bn in 2028/29. This is a massive financial contribution from the Government to support people with a health condition or disability. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is intended to provide a contribution towards the ex