Benefits for People with Severe Disabilities
2020-06-29
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The question addresses the adequacy of benefits provided to individuals with severe disabilities and inquires about additional support measures.
What recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of benefits for people with severe disabilities? Additionally, in light of a specific constituent case involving Tom Hipgrave, what more is being done by the government to assist those with severe disabilities?
As a Government, we are currently spending £55 billion supporting disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. The forthcoming Green Paper will be key in exploring other ways to offer greater support, such as advocacy, signposting and removing barriers across Government and in wider society.
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