Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 53855
Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations
Tabled: 21 May 2025
Answered: 6 June 2025
Question
Jim Shannon
Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has had recent discussions with (a) Capita and (b) other relevant organisations on ensuring that Personal Independence Payment assessors have specialist knowledge in (i) multiple sclerosis,
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recognises the importance of ensuring that health professionals (HPs) conducting assessments possess the necessary experience, skills, and training. To uphold this standard, DWP has established clear competency r...
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