Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 27553

Social Security Benefits: Bipolar Disorder

Tabled: 30 January 2025

Answered: 3 February 2025

Question

Peter Dowd

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of welfare support for people with bipolar.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

The extra costs disability benefits, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payment (PIP), provide a contribution towards the extra costs that may arise from a long-term disability or health condition. These benefits a...

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