Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 9963
Personal Independence Payment: Disability
Tabled: 18 October 2024
Answered: 23 October 2024
Named DayQuestion
Nadia Whittome
Labour — Nottingham East
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will take steps to ensure that participation in disability sports does not affect eligibility for the Personal Independence Payment.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsPersonal Independence Payment (PIP) is intended as a contribution towards the extra costs faced by people with a long-term health condition or disability. It is assessed on the basis of needs arising from a long-term health condition or disability, rather...
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