“What progress his Department has made on ensuring the provision of adequate critical care capacity in hospitals during the covid-19 outbreak.”
Asked by
Gareth Davies
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
The Prime Minister
I thank my hon. Friend for her question; I know this issue means a lot to her. We are clear on the principles for reform: protecting those with the most severe disabilities, who will never be able to work, as she refers to, and making sure that people with the most severe disabilities and health conditions will never again face the prospect of being constantly reassessed. We are making sure that extra financial support is based on the impact of a health condition or disability, not the capacity to work, and I can reassure her that we are carefully considering options for transitional protection.