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<p>If an individual has a mental health condition or there is any indication that
a claimant has suicidal thoughts or intentions, assessors are trained to explore the
person’s circumstances carefully. Assessors approach this issue with sensitivity and
ask questions in a structured way that is appropriate to the individual, based on
their knowledge of the claimant’s clinical history and their judgement on the claimant’s
current mental state</p><p> </p><p>If the assessor has concerns that a claimant is
at substantial and imminent risk with regard to self-harm or suicide, they have a
professional responsibility to act quickly in order to safeguard the claimant’s welfare;
this might include speaking to the claimant’s GP, and/or calling an ambulance.</p><p>
</p><p>Companions are encouraged to accompany the claimant to a face to face consultation
and can play an active role. This is helpful for claimants with mental, cognitive
or intellectual impairments, who cannot provide an accurate account of their condition
due to a lack of understanding, or unrealistic expectations of their ability.</p><p>
</p><p>Further information on Work Capability Assessments can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/535065/wca-handbook-july-2016.pdf"
target="_blank"><strong>https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/535065/wca-handbook-july-2016.pdf</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>Further information on Personal Independence Payment Assessments can
be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/210722/pip-assessment-guide.pdf"
target="_blank"><strong>https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/210722/pip-assessment-guide.pdf</strong></a></p>
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