Changes to the system will be 'radical and bold'06:49, 09 Jul 2026Disability benefits are “no longer fit for purpose”, a review has concluded amid promises of “bold” reform of the system. Claimants of personal independence payment (PIP) often find the system to apply for the benefit “dehumanising”, “soul destroying”, and “degrading”, the interim Timms report said.‌PIP is intended to help with everyday tasks and extra living costs if someone has a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability. The latest official figures earlier this year showed the number of people in England and Wales claiming the main disability benefit passed four million for the first time – roughly doubling since 2019.‌The number of claimants classed as having autistic spectrum disorders has more than do