COVID-19 Pandemic lead to removal of face-to-face / in person assessments which has impacted ability of Department to process claims effectively through current options. These regulations implement a DWP policy to widen options available to claimants for health assessments (addition of video and telephone assessments).
Exisiting/Revised/New: Revised
Date of Screening: 11/03/2022
Screening Outcome - Full EQIA recommended: No