Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 75944

Social Security Benefits: Parkinson's Disease

Tabled: 9 September 2025
Answered: 17 September 2025

Question

Sir Mark Hendrick

Labour (Co-op)Preston

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that there are Parkinson's trained assessors for benefit assessments involving applicants with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is committed to ensuring that individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other health conditions receive high-quality, objective, and accurate assessments. To uphold this commitment, DWP has established clear compe...

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