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DWP Now Records All Disability Assessments | Leicester News
Starting Monday, June 29, the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions is rolling out mandatory audio recordings for all disability and sickness benefit assessments—whether in person or over the phone—aiming to boost transparency and trust in the system. This change, which replaces the previous opt-in model, is expected to give a more accurate record of what happens during assessments and help improve the quality of decisions. While written reports remain part of the process, officials hope the recordings will reduce stress and build confidence among claimants. The DWP is also pausing major…
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