Concerns have been raised after the Department for Work and Pensions said it was looking at major changes to the Personal Independence Payment system
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an update on current PIP payments and assessments following a recent announcement of planned reforms to the disability benefit. The DWP confirmed that there will be "no immediate changes to PIP, or to health assessments".
The Bradford East MP also queried if there have been discussions with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the "adequacy of availability of Government-funded mental health services". Ms Davies added: "There will be no immediate changes to PIP, or to health assessments. All scheduled PIP assessments and payments will proceed as normal, and claimants should continue to engage as usual and provide any necessary information or updates regarding their circumstances."
Ms Davies also urged everyone to respond to the consultation - which can be found here - so that the DWP is "able to hear from as many disabled people, people with health conditions, their representatives, and local stakeholders as possible on these important issues".
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