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Delays in Disability Benefits Risk Poverty for Claimants

1/9/2026

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The Public Accounts Committee criticized the Department for Work and Pensions for missing disability benefit processing targets, leaving claimants waiting over a year.
An ongoing review led by Minister Sir Stephen Timms will provide updates by autumn.
The PAC cited a lack of transparency at the DWP.
Advocates warn delays risk further poverty among disabled people as the Personal Independence Payment online target shifts to 2029.

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Story summary

The Public Accounts Committee criticized the Department for Work and Pensions for missing disability benefit processing targets, leaving claimants waiting over a year.
An ongoing review led by Minister Sir Stephen Timms will provide updates by autumn.
The PAC cited a lack of transparency at the DWP.
Advocates warn delays risk further poverty among disabled people as the Personal Independence Payment online target shifts to 2029.