Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 63850

Personal Independence Payment: Mental Illness

Tabled: 30 June 2025

Answered: 8 July 2025

Question

Tom Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of Personal Independence Payments claims are related to an ongoing mental health condition for the last 12 months for which data is available.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

PIP is assessed on the needs arising from a long-term health condition or disability rather than a diagnosis. Information on claimants whose primary health condition is a mental health condition can be found on Stat Xplore. The information you need can be...

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