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Personal Independence Payment

Asked by Lee AndersonReform UKDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 30 March 2026UIN 122768

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 17 March 2026 to Question 118868 on Personal Independence Payment, when he expects additional health professionals to be recruited.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The department continues to work closely with its Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment suppliers to ensure that sufficient capacity is in place to meet operational demand. Recruitment of health professionals is a continuous activity undertaken by suppliers in line with contractual requirements and the need to maintain appropriate levels of trained staff.

Staffing levels are managed continuously by suppliers to respond to regional demand and ensure service quality.

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