Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 4809

Social Security Benefits: Domestic Abuse

Tabled: 9 September 2024

Answered: 16 September 2024

Question

Tom Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will extend the Domestic Violence Easement available to survivors claiming (a) Job Seekers’ Allowance and (b) Universal Credit to disabled survivors who (i) claim Employment Support Allowance and

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

Claimants in the Support Group for legacy Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and for those with Limited Capability for Work and Work-related Activity (LCWRA) in New Style Employment Support Allowance (NS ESA) or Universal Credit have no work-related r...

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