Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will ensure consistency between the criteria for home assessments for (a) employment and support allowance, (b) personal independence payments and (c) universal credit.

The criteria for home assessments are provided by DWP and are consistent between the three benefits in regards to how they advise Health Care Professionals (HCPs). The decision on whether individual cases require a home visit is made by the HCP and delivered according to the individual provider’s delivery model.