Work Capability Assessment: Parkinson's Disease

Mrs. Moon
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what guidance her Department has issued to GPs on Parkinson’s disease and medical assessments of individuals’ fitness for work.

Jonathan Shaw
The Department for Work and Pensions does not issue guidance to GPs on Parkinson’s disease. However, all healthcare professionals working for Atos Healthcare, who undertake work capability and personal capability assessments on behalf of the Department, are issued with an evidence based protocol on Parkinson’s disease.