Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 9963

Personal Independence Payment: Disability

Tabled: 18 October 2024
Answered: 23 October 2024
Named Day

Question

Nadia Whittome

LabourNottingham 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 Timms
Personal 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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