The transition from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment.

What is it about?

As part of the government’s programme of welfare reform Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people of working age. This will have a significant impact on a wide range of disability benefit claimants. This article examines the government’s rationale for replacing DLA with PIP, the key technical differences between the two benefits and the role that disability benefits can play in reducing poverty.

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Why is it important?

There is much political, professional and academic debate about the appropriateness of Personal Independence. In particular their are concerns about the 'winners' and 'losers' that there may be with this new disability benefit and problems with the implementation process.

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