Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 20066
Social Security Benefits: Disability
Tabled: 13 December 2024
Answered: 18 December 2024
Named DayQuestion
Lisa Smart
Liberal Democrat — Hazel 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 TimmsAttendance 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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