<p>I have frequent discussions with other members of the Government on a range of issues in my role as Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work.</p><p> </p><p>Entitlement to Personal Independence Payment is assessed on the basis of the needs arising from a health condition or disability, rather than the health condition or disability itself.</p><p> </p><p>Claim volumes vary over time and not all claims are successful. Between the year ending October 2021 and year ending October 2022, the overall increase of new claims was 18.2%.</p><p> </p>