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...