Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 536

Social Security Benefits: Disability

Tabled: 17 July 2024

Answered: 25 July 2024

Question

Sorcha Eastwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of allowing children and young people with cancer to apply for (a) Personal Independence Payment, (b) Disability Living Allowance and (c) other disab

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

Other than for those who are nearing the end of their life, the extra costs disability benefits, such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA), are assessed on the basis of the needs arising from a long-term health cond...

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