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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that at present, claimants can opt-in to having their Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment recorded. However, under new plans announced in the Pathways to Work Green Paper, the DWP aims to “change this approach to one where we record all health assessments as standard, with a process for claimants to opt-out of a recording should they choose”. ‌

In a written response to Independent MP Alex Easton, Minister for Social Security and Disability, Sir Stephen Timms recently said: “Audio recording is available for face-to-face and telephone assessments with all the Department’s assessment providers. These arrangements are publicised on providers’ websites and in assessment invitation letters.” ‌

He explained th

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