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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

DWP Update

09 November 2020 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Justin Tomlinson Con North Swindon

Benefits & Welfare

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government is consulting extensively with disabled people, disability forums, and stakeholders to shape both the National Strategy and the Green Paper.
  • The DWP has hosted workshops across the country to gather input for policy reforms.
  • Virtual events with charities and disabled people have also been held to inform the Green Paper.

Issue summary

The statement updates on progress in supporting disabled people through the National Strategy for Disabled People and the DWP Health and Disability Green Paper.

Action requested

The Government is consulting extensively with disabled people, disability forums, and stakeholders to shape both the National Strategy and the Green Paper. The DWP has hosted workshops across the country and virtual events with charities and disabled people to gather input for policy reforms.

Key facts

  • Yesterday marked twenty-five years since the introduction of the Disability Discrimination Act.
  • Video Replay Service (VRS) for British Sign Language was extended across 61 benefit-related helplines.
  • Over a six-month period, 8,029 VRS calls were supported by the DWP.
  • The DWP Health and Disability Green Paper will explore how to better meet the needs of disabled people and those with health conditions.
  • A series of workshops across the country have been hosted to gather input from local disability organisations and disabled people.
  • 17 events have been held where the Department heard from disabled people, their representatives, and charities.
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