Written question asked by Julian Sturdy (Conservative) on Friday, 2 September 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 September 2016. It was answered by Penny Mordaunt (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 September 2016 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Social Security Benefits: Medical Examinations
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of accessibility of assessment centres for work capability assessment and personal independence payments consultations for people using larger or bariatric wheelchairs.
- Answer
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All assessment centres meet accessibility standards under the Equality Act 2010.
Before attending an assessment, claimants are given the opportunity to alert the assessment provider to any additional requirements they may have and the providers will endeavour to meet any such reasonable requests.
If a claimant is unable to travel to, or access an assessment centre as a result of their health condition or impairment, a home visit may be offered.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 44490
- Session
- 2016-17
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Medical examinations Wheelchairs Work capability assessment Personal independence payment
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- 2016-10-22 17:59:40 +0100
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