Written questions

Social Security Benefits: Medical Examinations

2026-05-12 · Department for Work and Pensions · 138 · Official question

Vicky Foxcroft

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, under what circumstances a decision-maker is required to order new a) work capability and b) personal independence payment assessments under Right to Try regulations.

Answer

This Government is committed to giving disabled people and people with health conditions the confidence that working will not trigger a reassessment and a potential loss of benefits. Under the Right to Try regulations, staff cannot order a new Work Capabi...