As we noted yesterday in our PIP update, there were two key amendments to the implementation of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) debated in the House of Lords last night, both sponsored by former Paralympian and cross-bench peer, Baroness Grey-Thompson.

Number 50zr: requires the PIP assessor to collect evidence from the claimants’ GP or other health care professional as part of the decision-making process.

This first amendment was withdrawn by Baroness Grey-Thompson, who do did not press for a vote.

Number 50e: requires ministers to set up an independent review of the PIP implementation, to set up a trial period before PIP starts, and ensure that “disabled persons organisations” are involved in the changes.

This amendment lost in a vote, 213 -229. More information about this is available via Sky News: Paralympian loses bid to alter welfare bill.

The Guardian published a live blog, following the debate: Welfare Reform Bill - Disability Benefits (Lords Discussion). You can contribute your lived experience to a live discussion the Guardian are hosting about the future of disability benefits.