lockdown guidance over the festive period, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that although jobcentres across the country will remain open, face-to-face assessment for health or disability benefits will not take place.
These assessments are the topic of much discussion for people claiming health-related benefits, although they have been suspended since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Scottish Government also recently said that there will be no face-to-face disability benefit assessments under the new Scottish social security system.
The Scottish Government said that decisions on applications for the new Adult Disability Payment , which will replace Personal Independence Payment (PIP), will be made using.
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