Personal Independence Payment: Advisory Services
Commons · Question 108794 · Tabled 27 Jan 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Navendu Mishra
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help protect benefit claimants from being charged high fees by private companies for assistance with Personal Independence Payment applications.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 13 Feb 2026
We are aware that some private companies provide advice on how to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP), including some who may charge a fee for their services. For those claiming PIP, we provide detailed guidance and information. We would also encour...