Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 119583

Social Security Benefits: Medical Examinations

Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 24 March 2026

Question

Sarah Hall

Labour (Co-op)Warrington South

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of social security assessment and application processes on the mental health of claimants.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Pathways to Work Green Paper set out our commitment to get the basics right and improve the experience for people who use the system of health and disability. This includes exploring ways to improve trust and transparency in PIP and WCA through review...

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