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Wales Online
26-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
DWP new plan for PIP claimants with three common conditions
DWP new plan for PIP claimants with three common conditions This investment will allocate up to £300,000 to each locality in Wales and England The scheme aligns with the Labour Government's Plan for Change (Image: Getty ) The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled a new initiative to fast-track treatment for individuals with back, joint, and muscle problems in regions with the longest waiting times for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. This is a key component of the UK Government's latest 'Get Britain Working' white paper. Recent statistics from the DWP indicate that as of the end of January, over 1.1 million people in England and Wales were in receipt of Personal Independence Payments (PIP). After this month's annual uprating, the value of a successful PIP claim now ranges from £116.80 to £749.80 per four-week payment cycle. The Government is allocating a £3.5 million fund, to be shared among 17 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) across England, aimed at enhancing MSK services as part of its crusade against economic inactivity — where individuals are neither employed nor actively seeking employment. This investment will allocate up to £300,000 to each locality in Wales and England targeting one of the principal causes of economic inactivity. The scheme aligns with the Labour Government's Plan for Change, aspiring to "put more money into people's pockets and get the NHS back on its feet", reports the Daily Record. The MSK Community Delivery Programme, overseen by NHS England's GIRFT programme, is set to equip ICBs with the necessary resources and guidance to streamline MSK patient treatment, reduce waiting times and assist patients' return to work. Article continues below Minister for Employment, Alison McGovern MP, recently remarked: "For too long people locked out of work with health issues have been forgotten about and denied the support they need to get well and get working. It's stifling our economy and preventing those eager to progress in life from unleashing their full potential." McGovern continued: "This multi-million-pound funding boost means musculoskeletal patients across the country will get the help they need, as we give clinical leaders the resources to innovate, get people off waiting lists and get Britain working again." According to the UK Government, 2.8 million individuals are not working due to long-standing health conditions, with MSK being the second most cited reason after mental health. Approximately 646,000 people, which equates to nearly one in four (23%), claim MSK as their chief health concern. With waiting lists for MSK services forming the longest backlog in the community sector in England—standing at 348,799 individuals as of September 2024, and an estimated 23.4 million workdays lost due to MSK ailments in 2022—the push for improvement is imperative. Andrew Gwynne, Minister for Public Health and Prevention, recently remarked: "With prevention, early detection and treatment, we know the 17 million people with musculoskeletal issues in England could better manage their conditions, improving their quality of life and enabling them to rejoin the workforce. "Through the Plan for Change, the government is taking decisive action to drive down waiting lists, improve treatment options and boost the economy." In several of the 17 ICB locations leading the implementation of this initiative, NHS England's Further Faster 20 programme and the UK Government's newly unveiled WorkWell programme are also being conducted. Deborah Alsina MBE, Chief Executive of Versus Arthritis, commented: "With over 20 million people living with musculoskeletal conditions, including 10 million with arthritis, Versus Arthritis understands the devastating impact these conditions can have on working lives. "Arthritis can cause debilitating pain, joint stiffness and prevent people doing everyday tasks, with work sometimes made to feel an impossible challenge. "MSK Community Services can be an invaluable resource for people with arthritis, and we are delighted to see the launch of this programme in dedicated sites across England, and in the future across the whole country." Article continues below The Government unveiled the Get Britain Working White Paper in November, marking the most significant overhaul of employment support in a generation. This initiative aims to integrate skills and health to increase employment rates and career progression.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
DWP set to change PIP support for claimants with muscle and joint conditions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a landmark initiative to speed up treatment for those enduring back, joint, and muscle issues amid lengthy waits for care. The move is part of the Government's ambitious 'Get Britain Working' white paper, aimed at rapidly returning individuals to work, reports Recent figures show that more than 1.1 million people across England and Wales receive up to £737.20 monthly in Personal Independence Payments (PIP) to help with musculoskeletal conditions. READ MORE: All the cost of living payments worth between £65 and £500 arriving in February Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join To combat high levels of economic inactivity, meaning people out of work and not seeking employment, a £3.5 million pot will be shared by 17 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in England, focusing on boosting MSK services. Each area in England and Wales are expected to get a maximum of £300,000, directly addressing a key contributor to economic inactivity. These efforts align with the Labour Government's commitment to a Plan for Change, with the aim of putting "more money into people's pockets and get the NHS back on its feet". The revolutionary MSK Community Delivery Programme is set to transform the treatment of musculoskeletal patients through NHS England's trailblazing Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) scheme. In a bid to cut waiting times and hasten returns to the workplace, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) are being equipped with state-of-the-art strategies and directions. Highlighting the significance of the initiative, Employment Minister Alison McGovern MP stated: "For too long people locked out of work with health issues have been forgotten about and denied the support they need to get well and get working. "It's stifling our economy and preventing those eager to progress in life from unleashing their full potential." Adding to this, she proclaimed: "This multi-million-pound funding boost means musculoskeletal patients across the country will get the help they need, as we give clinical leaders the resources to innovate, get people off waiting lists and get Britain working again." Nearly 2.8 million Brits are currently sidelined from the workforce due to lingering health woes, with MSK conditions ranking close behind mental health issues, according to the government. A staggering 23%—around 646,000 individuals—cite MSK as their primary health issue. As of September 2024, England grapples with unprecedented delays for community MSK services, with waitlists ballooning to 348,799 patients. Moreover, these ailments were to blame for an estimated 23.4 million lost workdays within the UK throughout 2022. Minister for Public Health and Prevention Andrew Gwynne recently highlighted the significance of addressing musculoskeletal health early on, stating: "With prevention, early detection and treatment, we know that the 17 million people with musculoskeletal issues in England could better manage their conditions, improving their quality of life and enabling them to rejoin the workforce." He also pointed out the government's commitment, saying: "Through the Plan for Change, the government is taking decisive action to drive down waiting lists, improve treatment options and boost the economy." The initiative is set into motion across various Integrated Care Board (ICB) regions, aligning with NHS England's 'Further Faster' scheme and the freshly revealed WorkWell programme by the UK Government. Versus Arthritis Chief Executive Deborah Alsina MBE offered her insights into the extent of the issue by remarking: "With over 20 million people living with musculoskeletal conditions, including 10 million with arthritis, Versus Arthritis understands the devastating impact these conditions can have on working lives."
