Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Justin Tomlinson and Sarah Wollaston

Monday 7th October 2019 Commons Chamber

[Dr Sarah Wollaston (Totnes) (LD)]

T2. Last month, I met my constituent Dr Karen Gilmore, a specialist in pain management, and several of her colleagues and members of the independent assessment service. We discussed how the personal independence payment assessments in particular do not meet the needs of people living with chronic and severe pain. Will the Minister meet Dr Gilmore and me to discuss how we can improve these assessments?

[The Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work (Justin Tomlinson)]

I would be very happy to meet the hon. Lady and her colleague. We are determined to continue to improve PIP—31% of claimants now access the highest rate of support, compared to just 15% under the legacy benefits—but I would welcome any additional information.