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Written question asked by Peter Grant (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 26 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 July 2019 (named day). It was answered by Justin Tomlinson (Conservative) on Monday, 1 July 2019 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Personal Independence Payment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to her Written Statement of 20 December 2018, HCWS1224, what progress she has made on the introduction of light touch reviews for people with long-term health conditions who are in receipt of personal independence payment.

Answer

The light touch process has yet to be fully designed (the first ones will not be due until 2023 – 10 years after PIP was first introduced) but we would not expect it to involve a full assessment unless the claimant’s circumstances have significantly changed. The review is intended to maintain a minimum level of contact with claimants. We will involve our stakeholders in designing the review process so that it adds value and best meets the needs of our claimants.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
269799
Session
2017-19
Related items
Personal Independence Payment
Thursday, 20 December 2018
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Chronic illnesses Medical examinations Reviews Personal independence payment
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk