Written question asked by Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Conservative) on Monday, 26 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2026. It was answered by Baroness Sherlock (Labour) on Thursday, 19 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Sickness Benefits: Mental Health
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what safeguards are in place to prevent the risk of self-diagnosed mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression, leading to a rise in sickness benefit claims.
- Answer
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Entitlement to health and disability benefits is determined by the eligibility criteria for the respective benefits. Each case is assessed individually based on the evidence provided.
We have also launched the Timms Review to ensure Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is fair and fit for the future. It is the ever first full review of PIP and will include consideration of whether the assessment effectively captures the impact of long-term health conditions and disability in the modern world.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL13927
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Mental health Sickness benefits
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- 2026-02-19 17:15:02 +0000
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