Nearly 6,000 at risk of losing vital PIP support in Milton Keynes

Figures revealed by the Liberal Democrats through a Parliamentary Question show that 5,740 claimants across the city could be affected.   

From November 2026, changes introduced by the Labour Government will mean claimants must score at least four points in one daily living activity to qualify for support.

This will include activities that include basic daily needs such as preparing food, washing, and bathing, using the toilet and dressing. 

Those who don’t meet this new threshold, risk losing the “daily living” component entirely, and in some cases, their PIP payments altogether.

Across the country, the move could hit up to 1.3 million people currently receiving standard or enhanced-rate support for daily living.

In response to a Parliamentary Question from the Liberal Democrats, the Government admitted that 87% of standard rate and 13% of enhanced rate claimants could lose support under the new rules.

Lib Dem councillors are calling on the Government to reconsider their proposed changes to PIP as the new policy could also see local unpaid carers at risk of losing their Carers Allowance.

Councillor Jane Carr, Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Milton Keynes City Council, said:

“These changes will have a devastating impact on vulnerable people across the city.

“Local people rely on this support to stay in work and go about their daily lives and stripping this away is senseless.

“The cost-of-living in Milton Keynes is already high and this will mean more people will struggle to make ends meet.”