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Linda Howard & Iona Young

New PIP petition calling for benefit to be awarded without an assessment due official response

An online petition proposing that people with certain medical conditions should not be required to attend a health assessment for benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has passed the 10,000 signature threshold that triggers an official response from the UK Government.

The petition, created by Ray Vanderahe, suggests that PIP assessments should be based “solely on evidence from medical professionals, such as a letter from a GP or consultant” report the Record.

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