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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-01-17more like thismore than 2018-01-17
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Personal Independence Payment remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether it is her Department's policy for all claimants to receive a copy of their personal independence payment assessment report. more like this
tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
tabling member printed
Catherine West more like this
uin 123206 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-01-22more like thismore than 2018-01-22
answer text <p>The Government’s response to recommendation 4a from the second independent review of the Personal Independence Payment assessment, published on 18 December 2017 (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-pip-assessment-second-independent-review-government-response" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-pip-assessment-second-independent-review-government-response</a>), sets out the Government’s position in relation to providing assessment reports to claimants. The response made clear that claimants can request a copy of their report at any time following their assessment, that we would not provide the reports to all claimants automatically, but we will consider how we can improve our communications so that claimants know they can request a copy of their assessment report.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-01-22T14:27:51.357Zmore like thismore than 2018-01-22T14:27:51.357Z
answering member
4071
label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
tabling member
4523
label Biography information for Catherine West more like this
823503
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-01-16more like thismore than 2018-01-16
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Personal Independence Payment remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of personal independence claims were (a) rejected, (b) appealed and (c) went to tribunal in each of the last six months. more like this
tabling member constituency Hornsey and Wood Green more like this
tabling member printed
Catherine West more like this
uin 122974 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-01-22more like thismore than 2018-01-22
answer text <p>The number of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) cleared claims that were disallowed can be found via Stat-Xplore: <a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk</a></p><p> </p><p>The relevant data can be found in Table 2 – PIP Clearances by Clearance Type.</p><p> </p><p>Guidance on how to use Stat-Xplore can be found here:</p><p><a href="https://sw.stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/index.html" target="_blank">https://sw.stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/index.html</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The number of Mandatory Reconsiderations (MRs) can be found in the DWP published statistics “Personal Independence Payment: April 2013 to October 2017”. The relevant data is in “Table 7A_Recons_Registrations” in Data tables.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/personal-independence-payment-april-2013-to-october-2017" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/personal-independence-payment-april-2013-to-october-2017</a></p><p> </p><p>The number of PIP appeals cleared at hearing is available quarterly and the last published data was released in December 2017.</p><p> </p><p>This data can be found in Table SSCS.3 of the quarterly bulletin published by the Ministry of Justice “Tribunals and gender recognition certificate statistics quarterly – July to September 2017”.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/tribunals-and-gender-recognition-certificate-statistics-quarterly-july-to-september-2017" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/tribunals-and-gender-recognition-certificate-statistics-quarterly-july-to-september-2017</a></p>
answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-01-22T14:27:36.633Zmore like thismore than 2018-01-22T14:27:36.633Z
answering member
4071
label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
tabling member
4523
label Biography information for Catherine West more like this
823582
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-01-16more like thismore than 2018-01-16
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Personal Independence Payment remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the transfer from disability living allowance to personal independence payments is made effectively; and what representations she has received on claimants whose payments have changed significantly despite there being no change in their circumstances. more like this
tabling member constituency Rutherglen and Hamilton West more like this
tabling member printed
Ged Killen more like this
uin 123045 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-01-19more like thismore than 2018-01-19
answer text <p>The claiming process for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), including the arrangements to invite existing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) claimants to claim PIP, was co-produced with the assistance of disabled people, carers and their representative support organisations to ensure it works effectively. Up to the end of October 2017 nearly 1,177,000 DLA to PIP claims had been registered, of which nearly 1,100,000 claims had been cleared. To ensure continuity of payment, DLA claimants continue to get paid while their PIP claim is being assessed.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State and Ministers receive a wide range of representations about PIP from individuals, organisations and Parliamentarians. However, as PIP is a different benefit to DLA, with different assessment criteria, someone moving from DLA to PIP will not automatically be entitled to PIP, or guaranteed the same level of award. PIP is intended to focus support on those who need it most and 38 per cent of those previously in receipt of DLA are currently receiving the highest possible rate of benefit compared with only 15 per cent on DLA of working age at May 2013.</p>
answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-01-19T11:33:36.717Zmore like thismore than 2018-01-19T11:33:36.717Z
answering member
4071
label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
tabling member
4672
label Biography information for Ged Killen more like this
820925
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-01-11more like thismore than 2018-01-11
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Personal Independence Payment remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she has taken to make the PIP application process more user-friendly for severely disabled people. more like this
tabling member constituency Crewe and Nantwich more like this
tabling member printed
Laura Smith more like this
uin 122343 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-01-19more like thismore than 2018-01-19
answer text <p>The Department is continually working to improve the claimant journey for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for all claimants including those severely disabled. We have recently conducted a review of all claimant communications, as explained in the Government’s response to the second independent review of the PIP assessment carried out by Paul Gray. The response can be accessed from here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-pip-assessment-second-independent-review-government-response" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-independence-payment-pip-assessment-second-independent-review-government-response</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Improvements we have made include introducing the Video Relay Service for those with communication difficulties who use British Sign Language (BSL) so they are able to communicate with the Department more easily and also ‘Next Generation Text’ (NGT) for Deaf or hard of hearing claimants unable to use BSL or those unable to speak.</p><p> </p><p>For vulnerable claimants with no support available and who may not be able to engage with the claim process due to reduced mental capacity may be able to receive a visit from a DWP Visiting Officer to help them complete the PIP claim form.</p><p> </p><p>Where there is sufficient evidence available, a decision on entitlement to PIP can be made without the need for a face-to-face assessment with a Healthcare Professional. If a claimant is invited to attend an assessment and has difficulties travelling due to a severe disability they can discuss with the assessment provider to arrange potential rescheduling or have a home visit if they are unable to travel.</p>
answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-01-19T11:14:55.883Zmore like thismore than 2018-01-19T11:14:55.883Z
answering member
4071
label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
tabling member
4648
label Biography information for Laura Smith more like this
818634
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-01-08more like thismore than 2018-01-08
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Personal Independence Payment remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many medically qualified doctors are Personal Independence Payment assessors. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Thomas of Winchester more like this
uin HL4511 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-01-18more like thismore than 2018-01-18
answer text <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> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Buscombe more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-01-18T16:23:42.567Zmore like thismore than 2018-01-18T16:23:42.567Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2018-01-24T17:28:26.763Zmore like thismore than 2018-01-24T17:28:26.763Z
answering member
3349
label Biography information for Baroness Buscombe more like this
tabling member
3785
label Biography information for Baroness Thomas of Winchester more like this
818636
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-01-08more like thismore than 2018-01-08
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Personal Independence Payment remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many Personal Independence Payment assessors have been disciplined for making misleading reports on the basis of which decisions were made that were later overturned by a tribunal, in each of the last three years. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Thomas of Winchester more like this
uin HL4513 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-01-18more like thismore than 2018-01-18
answer text <p>Decisions on entitlement to Personal Independent Payment are made by DWP Case Managers not the Assessment Provider. When a decision is overturned at appeal it does not necessarily mean the original decision was wrong. Many claimants provide additional written evidence not available to the original DWP Case Manager.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Buscombe more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-01-18T16:24:08.837Zmore like thismore than 2018-01-18T16:24:08.837Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2018-01-24T17:29:20.423Zmore like thismore than 2018-01-24T17:29:20.423Z
answering member
3349
label Biography information for Baroness Buscombe more like this
tabling member
3785
label Biography information for Baroness Thomas of Winchester more like this
809570
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-19more like thismore than 2017-12-19
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Personal Independence Payment remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to his observations on the public petition entitled PIP Assessment Criteria and Process of 21 November 2017, if he will make it his policy to specify minimum qualification and training requirements for all assessors. more like this
tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk more like this
tabling member printed
Martyn Day more like this
uin 120228 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-22more like thismore than 2017-12-22
answer text <p>As stated in the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions’ observations, DWP has set clear requirements on the professions, skills, experience and training of the Health Professionals that the Assessment Providers can use to carry out Personal Independence Payment assessments. In addition to their qualified profession, they must have at least two years’ experience following registration, as well as awareness training in specific conditions.</p><p> </p><p>Health Assessment Providers frequently engage with medical experts, charities and relevant stakeholders to strengthen review and update training programmes for all their assessment staff.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-22T13:00:54.713Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-22T13:00:54.713Z
answering member
4071
label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
tabling member
4488
label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
809571
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-19more like thismore than 2017-12-19
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Personal Independence Payment remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to his observations on the public petition entitled PIP Assessment Criteria and Process of 21 November 2017, what timescale his Department proposes for the development of video content for PIP claimants which sets out the (a) claim process and (b) responsibilities of the claimant to provide supporting information with their claim. more like this
tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk more like this
tabling member printed
Martyn Day more like this
uin 120229 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-21more like thismore than 2017-12-21
answer text <p>The Government response to the second independent review of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment, published on 18 December 2017, agreed with the recommendation that claimants should be given a clear explanation of their responsibilities and what information they should provide with their claim. It further set out that we will develop video content for PIP claimants, outlining the claim process and setting out the responsibilities of the claimant to provide supporting information with their claim. A series of four short videos are currently in development which will explain the PIP customer journey. The videos focus on the key stages of pre-claim, making a claim, providing supporting information and the PIP decision, and we aim to have them available to claimants in early 2018.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-21T15:45:23.287Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-21T15:45:23.287Z
answering member
4071
label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
tabling member
4488
label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
808809
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-18more like thismore than 2017-12-18
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Personal Independence Payment remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to Memo ADM 30/17 paragraph 7, what evidence is used to inform a LEAP exercise review of a claimant's Personal Independence Payment award. more like this
tabling member constituency Dudley North more like this
tabling member printed
Ian Austin more like this
uin 119918 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-21more like thismore than 2017-12-21
answer text <p>We will use existing evidence that we hold for claimants. Where this is insufficient, we will seek further evidence.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-21T10:51:58.12Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-21T10:51:58.12Z
answering member
4071
label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
tabling member
1511
label Biography information for Lord Austin of Dudley more like this
807157
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-15more like thismore than 2017-12-15
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Personal Independence Payment remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department's publication ADM Memo 30/17, if he will publish the criteria used in the LEAP exercise to review awards of personal independent payment claimants who may be affected by the updated PIP Assessment Guidance detailed in the Written Statement of 2 November 2017, HCWS218. more like this
tabling member constituency Dudley North more like this
tabling member printed
Ian Austin more like this
uin 119805 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-20more like thismore than 2017-12-20
answer text <p>The Personal Independence Payments (PIP) Assessment Guidance has been updated to reflect changes in how the Department considers whether an activity can be performed ‘safely’ and whether supervision is required.</p><p>The criteria that will be followed in the Legal Entitlements and Administrative Practices exercise to review awards of PIP is set out in in this guidance.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Truro and Falmouth more like this
answering member printed Sarah Newton more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-20T16:09:22.327Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-20T16:09:22.327Z
answering member
4071
label Biography information for Sarah Newton more like this
tabling member
1511
label Biography information for Lord Austin of Dudley more like this