Social Security Benefits: Medical Examinations
Commons · Question 1010 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 22 May 2026
Question
Asked by Luke Charters
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department will consider introducing a supported entry pathway into PIP and Work Capability Assessment roles for newly qualified nurses.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 22 May 2026
The department keeps its approach to recruitment for Personal Independence Payment and Work Capability Assessment health professionals (HPs) under continuous review, to ensure it supports high-quality, safe and consistent assessments for claimants. At pre...