DWP confirms PIP & Universal Credit claimants to get a say in how benefits system runs
PIP can be claimed by those who have certain debilitating conditions but on top of this, the DWP details Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance among others can help those with certain disabilities. For those claiming these state benefits, drastic changes to the entire support system could be on the horizon following a new consultation from the Government.
This Green Paper follows the recent announcement from the DWP that people entering the final year of their life will have fast-track access to the benefits system.
The six month rule for people nearing the end of their lives claiming benefits will be replaced with a new 12 month, end of life approach, mirroring the current definition of end of life used across the NHS.
Justin Tomlinson, the Minister for Disabled People, commented on the consultation.
Mr Tomlinson said: “I am incredibly pleased that in the course of putting this consultation together, we have been able to identify key themes for improvement.
“We already spend a record amount supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, and have made good progress at supporting more disabled people into work but we are ambitious for further improvement – and I am grateful to the disabled people and stakeholders who have contributed so far.”
