Social Security Benefits: Autism
Commons · Question 5929 · Tabled 2 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of decision-making in cases involving Autism Spectrum Disorder in disability benefit assessments.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 16 Jun 2026
The Personal Independent Payment (PIP) assessment is a functional assessment, which focuses on how an individual’s health condition or disability affects their ability to carry out a range of daily living and mobility activities. PIP is not awarded based ...