ALL assessments to be recorded

Emilee
Emilee Community Member Posts: 77 Empowering
in Everyday life

Apologies if someone has already shared this, I've had a busy few days and have not been around.

Earlier this week the DWP announced that all PIP and Work Capability assessments will be recorded from 29th June 2026. So anyone with an upcoming PIP or Work Capability assessment will have them recorded.

One thing that is important to note is that you can still make your own audio recording of an assessment and can choose to opt-out of the DWP recording process if you wish.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/health-assessments-to-be-recorded-as-standard-in-major-transparency-drive

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  • michael57
    michael57 Community Member Posts: 3,269 Championing

    if you opt out for them to record it but record it yourself but dont tell them you cant use it against them where as if they record it and give you a copy there can be no i never said that or this its a start in the right direction as i can see

  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 3,108 Connected

    At least it's only audio recording, I'd be concerned if it was video recording that the footage would somehow end up on YouTube, even though that'd be HIGHLY illegal under various data protection laws.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 5,193 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Thank you for sharing this @Emilee

  • Stellar
    Stellar Community Member Posts: 538 Trailblazing
    edited July 2

    Rare good news.

    [edited by moderator]

  • michael57
    michael57 Community Member Posts: 3,269 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1135962#Comment_1135962

    I personally think unless your bed bound they should be all in person

  • Amberpearl
    Amberpearl Community Member Posts: 4,119 Championing

    Sounds scary

    I'm. Still waiting to hear re my renewal I sent in 3 months ago

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