Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 75515
Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations
Tabled: 5 September 2025
Answered: 16 September 2025
Named DayQuestion
Helen Whately
Conservative — Faversham 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 TimmsAs 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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