Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 73039
Personal Independence Payment: Chronic Illnesses
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 9 September 2025
Question
Paul Davies
Labour — Colne Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to ensure adequate (a) training and (b) guidance for PIP assessors on (i) arthritis and (ii) other chronic, fluctuating health conditions.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment evaluates how an individual’s condition affects their ability to live independently, rather than focusing solely on the nature or severity of their condition. The assessment considers whether a person can...
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