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<p>The Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment identifies the needs arising
from physical, sensory, mental, intellectual or cognitive issues, or any combination
of these. The assessment criteria were developed over a decade ago in conjunction
with independent health, social care, and disability experts.</p><p> </p><p>All health
professionals performing PIP assessments receive comprehensive training in disability
analysis including specific training on mental health conditions and how to identify
their impact on claimants’ ability to carry out the activities in the assessment. Our
assessment providers have Mental Health Function Champions (MHFC) to support assessors
when reviewing evidence and provide advice to DWP Case Managers. MHFCs are specialist
practitioners who have at least 2 years of post-registration clinical experience in
a mental health or learning disability role.</p><p> </p><p>No assessment has been
made of the potential mental health impact of PIP assessments, although customer experience
is something that is continually monitored. It would be extremely difficult to objectively
separate the specific impact of assessments on mental health from other contributory
factors.</p>
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