The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the application process for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is being “kept under review”. This follows a query from Liberal Democrat MP Ian Roome, who questioned why “reassessments are being scheduled for people with incurable disabilities and terminal illnesses”, highlighting the case of a constituent who is sight-impaired, deaf-blind registered and unable to use a phone or fill out forms.

Sir Stephen Timms, Minister for…