At Evenbreak, we are proud to support the powerful #TakingThePIP campaign, calling for urgent reform to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and how disabled people are treated within the benefits system.
PIP was designed to help cover the extra costs of living with a disability, costs that non-disabled people simply don’t face. But for too many, the process of accessing PIP has become dehumanising, inaccessible, and often downright cruel.
In light of recent political discourse around the future of disability benefits – including proposals to cut or restrict access to PIP, disabled campaigners and allies are uniting to say: enough is enough. The system must work with disabled people, not against them.
Why does this matter to Evenbreak?
Evenbreak is run by and for disabled people. Many of our team members rely on PIP to access essential support. We know firsthand the emotional and financial strain caused by the current system, and we believe disabled people deserve dignity, trust, and autonomy.
Dayna, Content and Engagement Manager at Evenbreak, shared: “PIP, for me, means independence. Without it, I’d struggle to cover the costs of my PA and specialist medication.”
Her words reflect a wider truth: PIP isn’t a luxury – it’s a lifeline. It’s what enables many disabled people to work, live independently, participate in their communities, and maintain their health and wellbeing.
What Does PIP Mean to You?
We want to hear from you. Whether you’re part of the Evenbreak community, an ally, or a disabled person navigating the system, we invite you to share what PIP means to you. Your voice matters – and together, we can amplify the message that reform is not just needed, it’s long overdue.
Visit the campaign site: takingthepip.co.uk
Read more in The Guardian: Labour must listen to disabled people
Join the conversation on social media: Use the hashtag #TakingThePIP and tag Evenbreak to share your thoughts, stories, or support.
