I have received a number of emails regarding the proposed changes to the Personal Independence Payment before the recent Budget.
Before Christmas, the Government held a consultation on how part of the PIP assessment works in relation to aids and appliances. The Government has since decided it will not be going ahead with the changes to PIP that had initially been put forward, and indeed has confirmed there are no plans for further welfare savings.
Be assured that the Government is committed to supporting those most in need, and currently spends around £50 billion every year on benefits alone to support people with disabilities or health conditions. Spending on those with disabilities or health conditions will be higher in every year to 2020 than in 2010.
I hope that this clarifies the position of the Government on this matter.