Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if her Department will provide a breakdown of the methods which have been used to conduct personal independence payments assessments since face-to-face assessments were paused due to the covid-19 outbreak.
All face-to-face assessments for sickness and disability benefits are currently suspended in line with public health advice. During the Covid-19 period, we continue to complete paper-based assessments and make recommendations based on written evidence available, where possible.
Where a case cannot be progressed by a paper-based assessment, a telephone assessment will be conducted, where appropriate to do so.