Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, who is approved to carry out assessments for complex neurological conditions in work capability assessments.

All Healthcare Professionals undertaking Work Capability Assessments are highly-trained practitioners in their own field. They must be registered practitioners who have at least two years post-registration experience.

Doctors and Physiotherapists are approved by DWP to undertake complex neurological Work Capability Assessments. Neurological training is already a core component of their professional education; this ensures that they have the relevant skills and knowledge to be able to undertake these assessments.