Oral Question·Department for Work and Pensions
“What steps her Department is taking to help increase the accuracy of Personal Independence Payment assessments.”
Tabled: 6 May 2025Answered: 12 May 2025
Asked by
Robin Swann
Ulster Unionist Party — South Antrim
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Andrew Western)
The Department is committed to ensuring that individuals receive high-quality and accurate assessments. Assessment suppliers are closely monitored using a range of performance measures designed to improve the accuracy of their advice. Independent audits are conducted to maintain high standards, and as part of our pathways to work proposals we are considering recording assessments as standard to increase transparency and build trust in the system.