Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 75515

Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations

Tabled: 5 September 2025
Answered: 16 September 2025
Named Day

Question

Helen Whately

ConservativeFaversham and Mid Kent

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department has targets for employing more staff to carry out face-to-face assessments.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
As outlined in the Pathways to Work Green Paper, we are planning to increase the number of face-to-face health assessments. At the same time, we remain committed to offering alternative assessment channels to accommodate individuals who require a differen...

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