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Personal Independence Payment: Young People

Commons · Question 8901 · Tabled 10 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 17 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Manuela Perteghella

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department has taken to consider the needs of young people with (a) disabilities, (b) learning difficulties, and (c) communication needs who may be unable to advocate for themselves durin

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 17 Jun 2026

The department is committed to ensuring that young people, particularly those with disabilities, learning difficulties and communication needs, can access Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and wider support effectively. Assessment suppliers must conside...