The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is addressing a crisis in the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system, particularly in Sheffield, Yorkshire, where youth unemployment stands at 17.6%. In January 2026, there were 1,674 young PIP claimants in the area. Local youth expressed concerns about a lack of job opportunities and support, with some feeling abandoned as businesses relocate to larger cities like Manchester and Leeds. Marie Ellis, deputy chief executive of Chilypep, a youth charity, emphasized that many young people face generational unemployment and want to work but are hindered by mental and physical health issues. The DWP has stated that it inherited a flawed welfare system, with 250,000 more young people becoming disengaged from work and education before summer 2024. In response, the DWP is committed to implementing major youth employment reforms aimed at creating 500,000 opportunities for young people, with further recommendations expected from Alan Milburn later this year regarding barriers faced by youth and the future of PIP.