Written question asked by Baroness Thomas of Winchester (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 21 November 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 December 2016. It was answered by Lord Freud (Conservative) on Friday, 2 December 2016 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Personal Independence Payment

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the current guidance on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) mobility tests allows PIP assessors to take account of a claimant's means of arrival at the assessment centre when deciding on the distance that the claimant can walk.

Answer: The Personal Independence Payment Assessment Guide (PIPAG) highlights that any examination should be tailored to the individual claimant. There is no specific guidance on taking account of a claimant’s means of arrival at the assessment centre as this does not form part of a routine PIP assessment. The PIPAG is clear that the health professional should explore how the claimant manages their mobility needs on a “typical day”, which might include the day of the assessment, and should explore both “good” and “bad” days.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL3381
Session: 2016-17
Subjects: Medical examinations Mobility Walking Personal independence payment
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk