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Q1
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There has been a disproportionate impact of the pandemic on individuals with disabilities, affecting access to benefits and support.
What steps have been taken by her Department to help tackle the disproportionate effect of the COVID-19 outbreak on people with disability?
The Government are committed to supporting disabled people affected by the covid-19 pandemic. We are ensuring that disabled people continue to have access to disability benefits, financial support, food, medicines and employment support, as well as updated guidance in accessible formats.
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Steps taken to ensure care and learning needs for disabled children during the lockdown were not addressed
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Q2
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During the last lockdown, over half of families with disabled children found that their essential care support was stopped and a third reported no specific support for remote learning needs.
What steps are Ministers taking to ensure that both care and access to learning are made a priority for disabled children during this lockdown?
The pandemic has been extremely challenging for families with children and young people with special educational needs. Supporting them is a priority for this Government and their wellbeing remains central to our response. We have our £37.3 million family fund to help more than 75,000 low-income families raising children.
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Specific steps to address care and learning needs during the current lockdown were not detailed
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