Disability Benefits System Faces Criticism for Barriers and Dehumanising Assessments
The UK’s Personal Independence Payments (PIP), designed to support disabled individuals with the extra costs of daily living, are increasingly being criticized as outdated and ineffective. A recent comprehensive report has revealed that the current system is “not fit for purpose,” often erecting obstacles rather than offering assistance, with the assessment procedures described as “dehumanising” by those subjected to them.