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 UKFareham 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 Timms
The 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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