United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 5929
Social Security Benefits: Autism
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2 June 2026
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16 June 2026 · Answer
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16 June 2026
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of decision-making in cases involving Autism Spectrum Disorder in disability benefit assessments.
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2 June 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of decision-making in cases involving Autism Spectrum Disorder in disability benefit assessments.
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16 June 2026
Answer
The Personal Independent Payment (PIP) assessment is a functional assessment, which focuses on how an individual’s health condition or disability affects their ability to carry out a range of daily living and mobility activities. PIP is not awarded based ...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-02/5929
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1911136
- uk · wq-1911136 · source updated 16 June 2026