Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 86258
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 guidance his Department provides to PIP assessors on the (a) risks and (b) limitations for people with uncontrolled seizures.
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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