Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants who attend a face-to-face PIP assessment are allowed to record their assessment if they want to, in line with the standards set by the Department.<\/p>
<\/p>
However, the Department started a video recording pilot on 26th<\/sup> November 2018 for PIP claimants with face-to-face assessments booked from 10th<\/sup> December. The pilot enables us to test communications products and live testing of video recording, providing that claimants elect to participate. Findings from the pilot will inform views on rolling out video recording more widely, in order to promote greater trust and transparency.<\/p>"}
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