A three-month warning has been issued as major changes to the eligibility for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are being planned. The Government is preparing a significant overhaul of the benefits system in an attempt to reduce its PIP expenditure.

Birmingham Live reveals that over three million Britons currently receive these support payments, which are provided to individuals with conditions that necessitate assistance with daily tasks. However, some could see their funds withdrawn under the proposed changes.

Some claimants might receive one-off grants or vouchers instead of cash under the new scheme.

The Government also suggests that some PIP recipients may benefit more from enhanced access to treatment rather than receiving money every week. PIP can provide up to £184 a week to cover costs associated with conditions, Birmingham Live reports.

This announcement is the latest move in the Government's clampdown on the welfare system, following closely behind plans to make it more difficult for employees to take sick leave. A 12-week consultation on the proposals will now commence, with the public being urged to voice their opinions.

The major overhaul of the PIP system could be set in motion after the consultation wraps up at the end of July, though actual implementation may take more time. The Government has hinted at a shift from cash payments, stating: "We are also considering whether some people receiving PIP who have lower, or no extra costs, may have better outcomes from improved access to treatment and support than from a cash payment."

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has openly acknowledged the system's flaws, declaring: "It's clear that our disability benefits system isn't working in the way it was intended, and we're determined to reform it to ensure it's sustainable for the future, so we can continue delivering support to those who genuinely need it most."

He further outlined his vision for the welfare system, saying: "(The plan) marks the next chapter of our welfare reforms and is part of our plan to make the benefits system fairer to the taxpayer, better targeted to individual needs and harder to exploit by those who are trying to game the system."