The new Health Transformation Programme is set to change the current assessment format.
The Department for work and Pensions recently published details on how the proposed new Health Transformation Programme will change the entire Personal Independence Payment service, from finding out about benefits and eligibility, through to assessments, decision-making and payments. One of the key planned changes is around the frequency of face-to-face assessments.
However, on Monday, DWP Minister for Disabled People Tom Pursglove MP, told the House of Commons that “anybody who wants to have a face-to-face appointment is able to have one”. He added: “They can request one and that will be facilitated, and I think that is important.” Mr Pursglove also said: “Jobcentres will be at the leading edge of delivering on our new supported employment programme - universal support - and we have WorkWell coming on stream as well. We do not want to write anybody off. Where people want to work or to try to work, we should be supporting that wherever we can, and that is precisely what we are all about.”
Top Money Stories Today The strategy also said that “simplifying and automating the PIP journey and tailoring how the customer is assessed will mean many customers get a decision on their claim much quicker”. Claimants will be able to apply, upload evidence, track progress and see payment details online.
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