The government plans to change the eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payments.

BBC Politics North East and Cumbria looks at the human effects of the government's welfare plans.

The government has unveiled changes to the benefits system, aimed at saving £5bn a year by 2030.

Julian Neale claims PIP after giving up a 35-year career as a mechanic due to deteriorating sight.

The move comes as part of an overhaul of the welfare system as the UK's benefits bill rises.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall tells MPs the status quo is "unacceptable", but not "inevitable".

Significant reforms restricting some sickness and disability benefits have been announced at Westminster.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will set out reforms to the benefits system on Tuesday afternoon.