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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Supporting Terminally ill Claimants

24 January 2022 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Chloe Smith Con Norwich North

Benefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Department for Work and Pensions is amending the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 and Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2013 to exempt terminally ill claimants from signing a claimant commitment.
  • This exemption will take effect on February 15, 2022, in Great Britain.
  • Northern Ireland is expected to implement similar regulations soon.

Issue summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is amending the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 and Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2013 to exempt terminally ill claimants from the requirement to accept a claimant commitment.

Action requested

An amendment has been introduced to exempt terminally ill individuals from the need to sign a claimant commitment, streamlining the process and providing certainty. This will come into effect on February 15, 2022, in Great Britain, with Northern Ireland expected to mirror these regulations shortly.

Key facts

  • The amendment was laid on January 24.
  • The Regulations apply in Great Britain starting February 15, 2022.
  • Northern Ireland is in the process of mirroring the regulations.
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