Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 20066

Social Security Benefits: Disability

Tabled: 13 December 2024
Answered: 18 December 2024
Named Day

Question

Lisa Smart

Liberal DemocratHazel Grove

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of financial support available through the benefits system to people with (a) inflammatory bowel disease and (b) other unseen disabilities.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
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 are assessed on the basis of needs aris...

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