Social Security Benefits: Terminal Illnesses

(asked on 25th January 2021) - View Source

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

What progress her Department is making on the publication of its review into access to benefits for people with a terminal illness, announced in July 2019.


Answered by
Justin Tomlinson Portrait
Justin Tomlinson
This question was answered on 25th January 2021

The Department is working across Government on proposals, including potential legislative options, following the evaluation. I remain committed to implementing the key areas identified in the evaluation, changing the 6-month wait, improving awareness and consistency.

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