Written question asked by Lord Balfe (Conservative) on Monday, 1 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 September 2025. It was answered by Baroness Sherlock (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Sickness Benefits: Interviews
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to reinstate in-person interviews for all applicants for sickness benefits.
- Answer
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We already undertake a number of face-to-face health assessments for people applying for sickness benefits. However, as announced in Pathways to Work Green Paper, we are planning to increase the number of face-to-face assessments. We will preserve alternative health assessment channels to meet the specific needs of people who require a different channel, for example as a reasonable adjustment.
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- HL9934
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Interviews Sickness benefits
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- 2025-09-25 15:57:35 +0100
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