Social Security Benefits: Neurology

(asked on 8th January 2024) - View Source

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will take steps to ensure that claimants with (a) fluctuating and (b) progressive neurological conditions are able to request to have their entitlements to benefits reviewed throughout their condition.


Answered by
Mims Davies Portrait
Mims Davies
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)
This question was answered on 16th January 2024

Whenever a claimant goes through the Personal Independence Payment assessment or the Work Capability Assessment, their functional ability, including the impact of any progressive and/or fluctuating condition, is considered and reflected in the outcome decision. The claimant can report a change in their circumstances, for example a deterioration or improvement in their condition, which they consider affects their existing award, at any time. This will be considered on its merits and the case reviewed as appropriate.

Reticulating Splines