(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1979 and the Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 2013.
The amendment made by regulation 2 enables medical examinations to be conducted by telephone or video as part of the process for determining entitlement to Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.
The amendment made by regulation 3 enables medical consultations to be conducted by video as part of the process for determining entitlement to Personal Independence Payment.
No business and regulatory impact assessment has been prepared for these Regulations as no impact on business, charities or voluntary bodies is foreseen.