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Personal Independence Payment: Applications

Asked by Dr Al PinkertonLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 9 March 2026UIN 908160

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Personal Independence Payment application process.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

We understand that the current application process can feel outdated and challenging for some. The Health Transformation Programme is transforming the entire PIP service to improve the customer experience and efficiency of the service, build trust in our decisions and support people to enter or remain in work.

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