Update PIP Rules
DWP To Update PIP Rules for Light Touch Award Recipients — Check What’s Changing Soon
Anthony Lane
From November 2026, DWP To Update PIP Rules for Light Touch Award Recipients means claimants—even those on 10-year “light touch” awards—must score at least 4 points in one daily living task, alongside a total of 8 points, to keep their PIP Daily Living Component. This change affects around 1.5 million ongoing awardees. Learn how to gather targeted medical evidence, track difficult tasks, use digital tools, and access support organizations to be fully prepared for upcoming reviews.
