United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 56282
Social Security Benefits: Terminal Illnesses
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15 October 2021
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10 November 2021 · Answer
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10 November 2021
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the number of DWP assessors (a) challenging or (b) overturning clinical judgements made by medical professionals about a claimant's terminal illness.
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15 October 2021
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the number of DWP assessors (a) challenging or (b) overturning clinical judgements made by medical professionals about a claimant's terminal illness.
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10 November 2021
Answer
The DWP currently provides a balanced and compassionate approach to supporting those approaching the end of their lives. The approach is based on clinical judgement and evidence provided by a relevant clinician like GPs or Specialist Nurses. A claim made ...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2021-10-15/56282
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1359252
- uk · wq-1359252 · source updated 10 November 2021