Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 69071
Universal Credit: Chronic Illnesses
Tabled: 18 July 2025
Answered: 24 July 2025
Question
Tom Morrison
Liberal Democrat — Cheadle
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Universal Credit Bill on (a) people with ME and (b) other fluctuating conditions; and whether the forthcoming ME delivery plan will consider t
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsOur reforms are not condition specific. People with ME/CFS will be treated equally to those with other health conditions and disabilities. We are aware of the fluctuating nature of ME/CFS, the wide variety of disability associated with this condition and ...
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