News
Share your views on PIP with the Timms Review
The Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was launched by the Government last year. The Review aims to ensure that PIP is fair and fit for the future in a changing world, and helps support disabled people to achieve better health, higher living standards and greater independence, including through employment.
As part of the Timms Review we are hosting a workshop for members of our community to share their views and experiences of PIP. The workshop will cover some topics that the Timms Review Steering Group want to know more about and is an opportunity for people in our community with direct experience of PIP to shape the review. This is a chance to share your experiences, talk about what works (and what does not), and help shape the recommendations that the steering group take forward to the Secretary of State. This will include your views on what PIP is for, what it is like to apply for PIP and how decisions about PIP are made.
The workshop will take place on Monday 13th July at 12:00 – 14:30. It will be in person, in Milton Keynes, with financial support available to contribute to participant’s travel costs. The workshop is supported by the Timms Review, but we are running it independently.
During the workshop we will discuss participants’ views and experiences on (1) what PIP is for, (2) what it is like to apply for PIP, and (3) how decisions about PIP are made. The Spinal Injuries Association will summarise the insights discussed in the workshop and share with the Timms Review. No personally identifiable information of participants will be shared with the Review.
To register your interest in participating in the workshop, please complete the form below:
** The deadline to register your interest is Wednesday 24th June.
Frequently Asked Questions
AIM OF THE TIMMS REVIEW (VIDEO)
Q: What is the Timms Review?
The Government launched the Timms Review to ensure PIP is fit and fair for the future. The Review is co-chaired by Sir Stephen Timms, Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sharron Brennan and Dr Clenton Farquharson CBE. The Review aims to report to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in autumn 2026 and we have committed to reporting its outcomes to Parliament. Further Information on the Timms Review is available HERE
Q: When and where is the workshop?
The Spinal Injuries Association are hosting a Timms Review Workshop on between 12:00 – 14:30 on Monday 13th July. It will be held in Milton Keynes.
Q: How can I participate in the workshop?
To register your interest in participating in the workshop, please fill in this form by Wednesday 24th June.We will then contact you to let you know whether you have been invited to participate. Unfortunately, we may not be able to invite everyone who has registered their interest to participate in the workshop.
Q: Who can I contact if I have further questions?
If you have further questions about the Timms Review Workshop please contact [email protected]
Q: Who can I contact about financial support?
Please visit the ‘Financial Support for You’ page on our website for more information about help available. We will not be able to help or advise on individual circumstances during the session.