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Personal Independence Payment: Sodium Valproate

Asked by Bob BlackmanConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 28 January 2026UIN 107362

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he has taken to reduce the level of incorrect Personal Independence Payment decisions for people with disabilities resulting from sodium valproate.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

It is our aim to make the right decision as early as possible in the claim journey. To support this, we have made improvements to our decision-making processes to help ensure people get the support they are entitled to without needing to appeal. This includes giving Decision Makers additional time to proactively contact customers if they think additional evidence may support the claim.

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