Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 33821
Social Security Benefits
Tabled: 25 February 2025
Answered: 3 March 2025
Question
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Labour — Poole
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to review the organisations that carry out the assessment process for disability and long term sickness benefits.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe new Functional Assessment Services (FAS) contracts went live on 9 September 2024. The FAS suppliers are focused on embedding strong performance following the transition from the previous contractual arrangements. Based on strict assessment criteria an...
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