Personal Independence Payment: Medical Examinations
Commons · Question 4794 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department plans to exempt veterans who are amputees from repeat Personal Independence Payment assessments.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 10 Jun 2026
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) awards, including the rate payable and the duration, are set on an individual basis, based on the claimant’s needs and the likelihood of those needs changing. Regular reviews are a key feature of the benefit and ensure ...