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<p>There is no requirement for Personal Independence Payment assessments to be undertaken
specifically by doctors. The assessment is not a medical assessment requiring the
assessor to diagnose a condition or its severity and recommend treatment options.
The focus is on ensuring that the Health Professionals are experts in disability analysis,
considering the effects of health conditions and impairments on an individual's daily
life.</p><p> </p><p>Capita employ one medically qualified doctor as a Personal Independence
Payment assessor.</p><p>Independent Assessment Services do not currently employ any
doctors as Personal Independent Payment assessors.</p>
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