'Pip tick-box system is not targeting the right people'

The article discusses the case of a chef with kidney failure who was denied the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit twice. The PIP assessment system, known as the "Pip tick-box system," is criticized for not targeting the right people. The chef, who requires dialysis three times a week, argues that the current system fails to adequately consider the challenges faced by individuals with chronic health conditions. The article highlights the difficulties experienced by the chef in navigating the PIP application process and the lack of flexibility within the assessment criteria. It suggests that the current system is not designed to effectively evaluate the needs of individuals with complex and ongoing medical requirements, such as the chef's need for regular dialysis treatments. The article calls for a review of the PIP assessment process to ensure that it better reflects the real-life challenges faced by those living with chronic illnesses or disabilities, and to ensure that the benefit is accessible to those who truly require it.