Context
The Department is reviewing the benefits system's support for individuals with severe conditions nearing the end of their lives.
Question
What progress has been made on the review announced on 11 July 2019? Will efforts continue to work with organizations such as Motor Neurone Disease Association and Marie Curie to find a solution?
Answer from Justin Tomlinson (Minister of State for Disabled People, Work and Pensions)
The Department is prioritising the review, engaging extensively with claimants, clinicians, and stakeholders. The goal is to improve the case for people nearing the end of their life by scrapping the six-month rule.
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