DWP minister Justin Tomlinson promised an announcement "shortly" - almost exactly a year after a review of the system began. But his promise comes too late for thousands who may have died waiting for reform. The Special Rules for Terminal Illness say people can have a benefit claim fast-tracked - if a GP agrees they are likely to die within six months. Today DWP minister Justin Tomlinson told MPs the review had made "good progress" adding: "We will be making changes. Previous Department for Work and Pensions figures showed 17,070 people died waiting for a PIP decision in five years.

Source: Daily Mirror June 29, 2020 17:29 UTC