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star this property date less than 2018-05-21more like thismore than 2018-05-21
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text When she last visited a personal independence payment assessment centre. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Edinburgh North and Leith more like this
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Deidre Brock more like this
star this property uin 905452 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2018-05-21more like thismore than 2018-05-21
unstar this property answer text <p>The last time I attended a Personal Independence Payment assessment centre was 12th December 2017. I was struck by the professional and helpful attitude displayed by all the staff at the assessment centre.</p><p> </p><p>My Honourable Friend, the member for North West Hampshire (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Family Support, Housing and Child Maintenance, Kit Malthouse MP) visited Vauxhall assessment centre on the 17th April 2018. Like me he found the visit extremely informative.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
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less than 2018-05-21T16:10:15.647Zmore like thismore than 2018-05-21T16:10:15.647Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Deidre Brock more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of personal independence payment assessors. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Totnes more like this
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Anthony Mangnall more like this
star this property uin 901404 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-09more like thismore than 2020-03-09
unstar this property answer text <p>We set our assessment providers challenging targets, we monitor performance closely and manage contracts robustly. All Health Professionals are subject to on-going quality checks to ensure they continue to deliver high quality assessments. A quality assurance audit process, following the consultation, is in place. The department is continually working alongside assessment providers to further improve the quality of assessments.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency North Swindon more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2020-03-09T16:25:55.3Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-09T16:25:55.3Z
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star this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Anthony Mangnall more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2023-04-26more like thismore than 2023-04-26
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the policy paper entitled Transforming Support: The Health and Disability White Paper, published on 15 March 2023, what evidence his Department took into consideration when assessing whether the (a) 20-metre rule and (b) other criteria within the Personal Independence Payment mobility assessment were the best way of identifying people whose physical mobility is most limited. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Lewisham, Deptford more like this
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Vicky Foxcroft more like this
star this property uin 182900 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-05-04more like thismore than 2023-05-04
unstar this property answer text <p><em>Transforming Support: The Health and Disability White Paper </em>responds to feedback from The Health and Disability Green Paper consultation and sets out proposals to support more disabled people and people with health conditions to start, stay, and succeed in work, as well as to improve the overall experience of, and trust in, the benefits system. We will continue to work with disabled people, people with health conditions, and their representatives, to reach the important goals set out in the White Paper.</p><p> </p><p>We believe the current Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment criteria, including the 20-metre rule, are the best way of identifying people whose physical mobility is most limited and there are no immediate plans to make changes. The enhanced rate of the PIP mobility component was always intended to be for those &quot;unable&quot; or &quot;virtually unable&quot; to walk. The 20-metre distance was introduced to distinguish those whose mobility is significantly more limited than others and who face even greater barriers on a day-to-day basis. Individuals who can walk more than 20 metres can still receive the enhanced rate of the mobility component if they cannot do so safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly or in a reasonable time period.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Corby more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Tom Pursglove more like this
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less than 2023-05-04T14:34:02.553Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-04T14:34:02.553Z
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star this property label Biography information for Tom Pursglove more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft more like this
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star this property date less than 2017-12-21more like thismore than 2017-12-21
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to recommendation six of the Government’s response to the Second Independent Review of the Personal Independence Payment Assessment, Cm 9540, what the timescale is for the proposed pilot due in early 2018 to understand the benefits of early case preparation in more complex cases. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk more like this
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Martyn Day more like this
star this property uin 120856 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-01-11more like thismore than 2018-01-11
unstar this property answer text <p>We are developing a process to gather information from Healthcare Professionals who deliver PIP assessments to gauge their opinion on the timescales needed to prepare effectively for assessments. This is due early 2018. The evaluation of the pilot, will help inform decisions about the specification for future contracts regarding pre-assessment preparation.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
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less than 2018-01-11T17:58:12.253Zmore like thismore than 2018-01-11T17:58:12.253Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
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star this property date less than 2017-12-21more like thismore than 2017-12-21
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to recommendation eight of the Government’s response to the Second Independent Review of the Personal Independence Payment Assessment, Cm 9540, what the optimum timeframe is for the completion of assessment reports after the assessment has taken place. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk more like this
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Martyn Day more like this
star this property uin 120855 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-01-11more like thismore than 2018-01-11
unstar this property answer text <p>There are a number of factors that impact on the length of time taken to complete the report following the assessment, for example, whether the assessment was conducted in a person’s home or at an assessment centre. As the Second Independent Review of PIP acknowledged, the logistics in organising and conducting home visits will introduce some time delay in writing up reports immediately after the assessment.</p><p> </p><p>The Department expects assessment reports to be completed in a timely manner following the assessment but does not set a fixed timeframe for the completion of assessment reports following the assessment.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
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less than 2018-01-11T17:55:32.123Zmore like thismore than 2018-01-11T17:55:32.123Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-10-17more like thismore than 2022-10-17
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to revise the assessment process for Personal Independence Payments to (a) increase accessibility and (b) ensure assessors are specifically trained to understand stroke outcomes. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Bradford South more like this
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Judith Cummins more like this
star this property uin 64127 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-10-24more like thismore than 2022-10-24
unstar this property answer text <p>Assessment providers are required to ensure that all health professionals (HPs) carrying out Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments have training and knowledge of the clinical aspects and overall functional effects of a wide range of health conditions and impairments. This includes the disabling effects of strokes on a claimant’s life.</p><p> </p><p>The department does not believe it is necessary for providers to allocate HPs to assessments based on whether they are specialists in the specific conditions or impairments of the claimants they are assessing. Instead, the focus is on ensuring that HPs are experts in disability analysis, with emphasis on the effects of health conditions and impairments on the claimant's daily life.</p><p><br> HPs can access a wide range of clinical resources to research any conditions presented. This includes evidence-based protocols, e-learning modules or case studies, as well as keeping knowledge up to date through Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Both PIP providers have a condition insight report on strokes and their effects on claimants’ lives.</p><p><br> The department is committed to improving our services and works continuously with providers to improve the assessment process. The Shaping Future Support: The Health and Disability Green Paper, explored how the welfare system can better meet the needs of claimants now and in the future. The aim is to improve claimant experience of our services, including accessibility, enabling independent living, and increasing employment outcomes. We are considering all the responses to the Green Paper proposals and what future policy changes might look like. These will be set out in the White Paper later this year.</p>
star this property answering member constituency East Surrey more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Claire Coutinho more like this
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64124 more like this
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less than 2022-10-24T12:03:07.74Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-24T12:03:07.74Z
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star this property label Biography information for Claire Coutinho more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Judith Cummins more like this
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star this property date less than 2019-03-18more like thismore than 2019-03-18
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations remove filter
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of extending to all people with later stage (a) degenerative and (b) non-curable conditions the ceasing of repeat assessments for personal independence payment; and if she will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Cheltenham more like this
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Alex Chalk more like this
star this property uin 233608 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
unstar this property answer text <p>Once someone has been awarded Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which can be paid at one of eight rates, that award will be reviewed. Reviews of PIP are a key part of the benefit to ensure that awards remain correct where needs may change (including where needs increase and the award may need to increase) and that we maintain contact with the claimant, both features that are missing from its predecessor Disability Living Allowance. The length of an award is based on an individual’s circumstances and can vary from nine months to an on-going award, with a light touch review after ten years.</p><p> </p><p>We introduced updated guidance for case managers and an updated PIP Assessment Guide in 2018 which will ensure that those people who receive the highest level of support under PIP, and where their needs are unlikely to change or may get worse, will now receive an ongoing award with a light touch review at the ten-year point. In line with PIP’s aim to be needs-based rather than condition-based, the change to the guidance is not condition specific. However, we believe the changes will ensure that those with severe and/or progressive conditions receive the most appropriate award duration that reflects their condition and the needs arising.</p><p> </p><p>Special considerations also apply to claimants who are terminally ill, and our arrangements recognise the particular difficulties faced by people who only have a short time to live. Claims by people with a terminal illness are fast tracked, are not subject to a face-to-face assessment and they are guaranteed the enhanced rate of the Daily Living Component; nearly all also receive the enhanced rate of mobility.</p>
star this property answering member constituency North Swindon more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2019-03-25T17:26:55.033Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-25T17:26:55.033Z
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star this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Alex Chalk more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-10-10more like thismore than 2022-10-10
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations remove filter
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has made an assessment of the potential effect of non-medical staff performing assessments of Personal Independence Payment applicants on levels of accurate diagnoses. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
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Julian Sturdy more like this
star this property uin 59720 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-10-18more like thismore than 2022-10-18
unstar this property answer text <p>There are no non-medical staff conducting health assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants. Health professionals (HPs) who conduct assessments include doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and paramedics, who we believe have the required skills set for this type of assessment.</p><p> </p><p>It should be noted that the PIP assessment is not a medical assessment requiring the HP to diagnose a condition or its severity and recommend treatment options. Instead, it requires the HP to look at the impact of conditions and impairments on an individuals’ daily life and make a detailed functional assessment. This requires a very different skills set from those involved in the treatment of individuals, with less need for specialist knowledge.</p><p> </p><p>After the assessment has been completed, DWP case managers take a holistic view of a claimant’s functional capability and obtain medical advice where necessary, to underpin their findings. Their decision takes into consideration all available evidence such as the claim form, any additional evidence the claimant has provided (e.g. from a carer), any further evidence that the assessment provider has obtained, and the report from the assessment provider.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency East Surrey more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Claire Coutinho more like this
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less than 2022-10-18T13:24:28.137Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-18T13:24:28.137Z
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star this property label Biography information for Claire Coutinho more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-03-18more like thismore than 2020-03-18
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations remove filter
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether personal independence payments (PIP) claimants who are due for reassessment will continue to receive payments of PIP until face-to-face assessments are recommenced. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Luton South more like this
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Rachel Hopkins more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
unstar this property answer text <p><del class="ministerial">As both the Prime Minister and Chancellor have made clear, the Government will do whatever it takes to support people affected by COVID 19 and we have been clear in our intention that no one should be penalised for doing the right thing. These are rapidly developing circumstances, we continue to keep the situation under review and will keep Parliament updated accordingly.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">From 17th March, we suspended all face-to-face assessments for health and disability benefits for three months. For existing claimants, we have automatically extended awards and suspended any new review or reassessment activity, except where claimants notify us of changes to their needs that may result in an increase to their award. This temporary measure is being taken to ensure the Department’s resources are focused on providing access to financial support for new claimants, and it will also reassure claimants about continuity of their benefit during the coronavirus outbreak.</ins></p>
star this property answering member constituency North Swindon more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2020-03-23T13:14:57.753Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-23T13:14:57.753Z
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less than 2020-04-15T15:01:43.347Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-15T15:01:43.347Z
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star this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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star this property answering member constituency North Swindon more like this
star this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Rachel Hopkins more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-04-24more like thismore than 2020-04-24
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
unstar this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations remove filter
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether people in receipt of disability living allowance who have received notification for reassessment for personal independence payments will cease to receive those payments if they (a) do not attend a reassessment over the (i) phone and (ii) on paper and (b) cannot attend a reassessment due to the inability of a carer to provide the necessary support due to social distancing measures introduced during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Midlothian more like this
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Owen Thompson more like this
star this property uin 39636 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-04-29more like thismore than 2020-04-29
unstar this property answer text <p>A.</p><ol><li>i) Claimants may have their claim disallowed if they fail to attend or participate in their telephony assessment, however we are taking a number of steps to ensure that no individuals are unfairly penalised. Claimants who fail to attend or participate in a telephony assessment will therefore be contacted in the first instance to establish the reason and rearrange the appointment where possible. This recognises that there may be situations where, due to circumstances outside their control (e.g. health conditions or disability) claimants may be unable to attend or participate.</li></ol><p> </p><ol><li>ii) Healthcare Professionals will continue to make recommendations based on paper-based evidence where possible for those claimants who have already returned their PIP2 and have a scheduled assessment. Where this is not possible a telephony assessment may occur. They will be of a similar structure to that of face-to-face assessments and provide the Healthcare Professionals with an opportunity to gain further evidence from the claimant about how their health condition or disability affects their daily life and mobility needs. DLA to PIP reassessment claimants will not need to return a PIP2 at this time, form unless their needs have changed.</li></ol><p>B. Where appropriate, it is possible for an appointee and/or companion to join a telephony assessment even if they are based in different locations.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency North Swindon more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2020-04-29T13:02:23.457Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-29T13:02:23.457Z
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star this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Owen Thompson more like this