Written question asked by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Monday, 15 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 May 2023 (named day). It was answered by Tom Pursglove (Conservative) on Monday, 22 May 2023 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Personal Independence Payment: Dentures

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason his Department does not consider dentures to be an aid for carrying out daily living activity for Personal Independence Payment assessments.

Answer: PIP provides a contribution towards the additional costs arising from a long-term health condition and/or disability. For somebody to be eligible for PIP, needs must have existed for 3 months and be likely to exist for at least another 9 (other than if a claimant is nearing the end of life). Eligibility to PIP is determined by a functional assessment of how the condition/disability impacts the individual’s ability to undertake a range of key daily living and mobility activities, and takes account of any help they need, which may include the use of aids and appliances.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 184992
Session: 2022-23
Related items: Personal Independence Payment: Disability Aids
Tuesday, 30 May 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Dentures Personal independence payment
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk