questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason young people transitioning from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment at the age of 16 are required to be available for telephone assessments during school hours; what assessment his Department has made of the impact of this requirement on their school attendance; and what guidance his Department has issued to schools regarding the recording of absence for attendance at such assessments.
answerText: The department is committed to ensuring that young people, particularly those with disabilities, learning difficulties and communication needs, can access Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and wider support effectively. Assessment suppliers must conside...
heading: Personal Independence Payment: Young People