DISABLED people are finally being asked to give their opinions in a review into personal independence payment (PIP).

The Timms review was launched last October after parts of the government’s flagship welfare Bill were scrapped in the face of a major Commons rebellion.

Disability minister Sir Stephen Timms — who is leading the review — said: “I encourage anyone with experience of the Pip system, including young people, or with relevant expertise, to submit their views.

“This is just the first step in our wider programme of engagement. I look forward to announcing more ways to get involved as our work continues.”

But Disabled People Against Cuts co-founder Linda Burnip said: “It will be interesting to see how many disabled people actually know about this review and how it is going to be advertised. 

“So far this is the first we’ve heard of it and there are no details of how to take part to date.”

Any changes to Pip — a benefit to help with extra living costs for people who have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability and difficulty doing certain daily tasks or with mobility because of their condition — have been postponed until after the review takes place, ministers said.

The review is expected to report to Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden by autumn, with the government stating that an interim update will come ahead of that.

Charities have previously warned that the review “cannot become about making cuts.”

The number of people in England and Wales claiming the main disability benefit has hit a new record high of nearly four million, according to the latest figures.