Disability: Unemployment
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to support severely disabled people who cannot work.
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms
The social security system will always be there for those who can’t work. As part of making changes to the payment rates in Universal Credit, we will ensure that those with the most severe, lifelong conditions who will never be able to work have their incomes protected.
For those who are affected by the new PIP eligibility changes, we are consulting on how best to support this group, including how to make sure health and eligible care needs are met.
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