Disability benefit assessments to be audio recorded as standard from Monday
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Disability benefit assessments to be audio recorded as standard from Monday

29 Jun 2026 · Originally published 29 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: DWP announces major change to disability benefit assessments from Monday
The Department for Work and Pensions is making audio recording the default for all face-to-face and telephone health assessments for disability benefits. This shift from an opt-in system aims to increase transparency and provide claimants with a record they can use if they decide to appeal a decision.
Source: WalesOnline National
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