questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department has taken to consider the needs of young people with (a) disabilities, (b) learning difficulties, and (c) communication needs who may be unable to advocate for themselves during Personal Independence Payment assessments; what guidance his Department provides on scheduling assessments at times suitable for families; and whether the Department plans to review its processes to ensure equitable access for young people to (i) education and (ii) benefit support.
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