Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 86256
Personal Independence Payment: Epilepsy
Tabled: 29 October 2025
Answered: 7 November 2025
Question
Suella Braverman
Reform UK — Fareham and Waterlooville
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that people with uncontrolled epilepsy are adequately assessed for the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) ensures that all health professionals (HPs) receive comprehensive training in disability analysis, including how to assess the impacts of medical conditions on people’s day-to-day activities, as well as awareness...
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