联合王国的《多哈工作方案》确认,PIP评估员是合格的,侧重于条件严重程度的功能限度。 UK's DWP confirms PIP assessors are qualified, focusing on functional limits over condition severity.

工作与养恤金部确认,所有进行个人独立支付(PIP)评估的保健专业人员都完全合格,符合严格的标准。 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirms that all health professionals conducting Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments are fully qualified and meet strict criteria. 个人独立生活能力评估是基于超过50%的功能限制,而不是病情的严重程度. PIP assessments evaluate an individual's ability to live independently based on functional limitations occurring more than 50% of the time, rather than the severity of their condition. 卫生专业人员必须向管理机构登记,截至2024年9月,卫生司负责其培训材料。 Health professionals must be registered with a regulatory body, and as of September 2024, the DWP is responsible for their training materials.