Introduction Background
3.As part of the June 2010 Budget, the Government announced its intention to reform DLA with effect from 2013-14. Proposals for replacing DLA with the new PIP formed part of the consultation on welfare reform, and the new PIP was introduced in Part 4 of the Welfare Reform Act 2012. AFIP is an additional new benefit targeted at disabled armed forces service personnel. Both new benefits will have effect from 8th April 2013 and are being phased in over a period of time with the intention that they will eventually replace DLA.
4.As both PIP and AFIP will be phased in for new applicants, the relevant legislation needs to refer DLA, PIP and AFIP until such time as DLA has been completely phased out.