Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 24384
Social Security Benefits: Mental Illness
Tabled: 15 January 2025
Answered: 21 January 2025
Named DayQuestion
Vikki Slade
Liberal Democrat — Mid Dorset and North Poole
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to increase the effectiveness safeguards for people with mental health conditions when engaging with the benefits system.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsAll customer-facing DWP colleagues are undertaking mandatory mental health awareness training to better support claimants who may present with mental health issues. All colleagues also have access to a wide range of guidance and signposting to help suppor...
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