DWP makes audio recording standard for all disability and sickness benefit assessments
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DWP makes audio recording standard for all disability and sickness benefit assessments

24 Jul 2026 · Originally published 24 Jul 2026 7/10 Original headline: DWP tells PIP claimants major meeting change ‘now in force’
The Department for Work and Pensions has introduced a new policy where all health assessments for benefits like PIP and Universal Credit are now automatically audio recorded. By moving away from an opt-in system, the government aims to increase transparency and improve the assessment experience for claimants.
Source: Bristol Post National
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