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<p>The PIP assessment is not a medical assessment requiring the assessor to diagnose
a condition and recommend treatment options. The focus is on ensuring Health Care
Professionals (HCPs) are experts in disability analysis, focusing on the effects of
health conditions and impairments on a claimant’s daily life.</p><p>All HCPs receive
training on a wide range of conditions including sight loss and visual impairment.
This includes detailed modules covering all aspects of sight loss and how the condition
impacts on a person’s ability to undertake the activities in the PIP assessment. Both
Assessment Providers employ Sensory Impairment Champions who are available to provide
support and advice to HCPs at any point during the assessment process. In addition,
DWP and the Assessment Providers engage with medical experts, sight loss charities
and relevant stakeholders to strengthen, review and update their training programmes.</p>
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