Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 17030

Social Security Benefits: Cancer

Tabled: 29 November 2024

Answered: 6 December 2024

Question

Lee Barron

Labour — Corby and East Northamptonshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the qualifying period for (a) Disability Living Allowance, (b) Personal Independence Payment and (c) Carers Allowance on applicants under 25 wit

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

Other than in cases of people nearing the end of life, all claims to either Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are subject to the qualifying period. The qualifying period, together with a prospective test, ensures tha...

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