Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what training is required before a disability living allowance decision-maker can take up the role.

All staff undertake a 14 week training period in preparation for their role as DLA decision makers. This comprises a blend of classroom-based learning and on-the-job supervision and coaching.

Following this 14 week training period continuing support is provided to decision makers through coaching, mentoring and monitoring, training workshops and workplace learning.