Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the oral contribution of the Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work of 27 March 2017, Official Report, column 9, what financial channels are open for claimants of employment and support allowance in the work-related activity group to apply to.

New claimants placed in the Work Related Activity Group will still receive financial support through ESA.

Personal Independence Payment supports those with a long-term health condition or disability, who face difficulties with daily living or moving around, and complement the financial support offered through ESA for WRAG claimants.

Where eligible, claimants can apply for other forms of Government support ranging from local welfare provision and support from the NHS, through to national schemes. These include, but are not limited to: the Access to Work scheme; local authority provided social care support and aids and adaptations; NHS provided aids (e.g. wheelchairs); free prescriptions; free/discounted travel to hospital appointments; with assessment, Blue Badge; Disabled Students Allowance; up to £2,000 from Motability if the claimant is losing a vehicle and they were previously in receipt of Disability Living Allowance; the Disabled Facilities Grant; Budgeting Loans and Cold Weather Payments through the Social Fund; and Housing Benefit.