Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 116240
State Retirement Pensions: Chronic Illnesses
Tabled: 26 February 2026
Answered: 9 March 2026
Question
Dr Al Pinkerton
Liberal Democrat — Surrey Heath
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of increases in the State Pension age on people with long-term health conditions in Surrey Heath constituency.
Answer
Torsten BellThe increase of State Pension age from 66 to 67 is occurring between April 2026 and March 2028. There will be people with long-term health conditions approaching State Pension age amongst those experiencing this change. People with long-term health condit...
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