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1240789

	registered interest
	date	06/10/2020
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit: Asbestosis and Diffuse Pleural Thickening
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when she plans to resume assessments for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits for (a) asbestosis and (b) diffuse pleural thickening as done for other disability benefits.
	tabling member constituency	Stockport
	tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
	uin	99767
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/10/2020 answer text <p>Our priority throughout this health emergency continues to be to protect the public and staff, while ensuring people get the benefits they are entitled to quickly and safely. Face-to-face assessments remain suspended while we review what activity we can gradually start reintroducing in line with the latest public health advice. We will confirm next steps as soon as possible.</p><p> </p><p>In the meantime, for claimants with the most serious or terminal conditions, claims continue to be processed and decisions made as normal. We are actively considering how to deal with those cases not currently being processed.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 08/10/2020 15:05:04 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1198837

	registered interest
	date	01/06/2020
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Disability: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the level of (a) needs of and (b) support required by disabled people during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Stockport
	tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
	uin	52586
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2020 answer text <p>We continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on disabled people using existing and new data sources. There will however be a period until the data needed to fully assess the impact becomes available.</p><p> </p><p>The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is publishing a rolling programme of data and articles relating to the social and economic impacts of COVID-19. On the 24th April 2020 ONS also published 'Coronavirus and the social impacts on disabled people in Great Britain'. The analysis gives insight into the experience of disabled adults, and where there might be issues that arise for some that differ from those of non-disabled people. This showed that, currently, a lower proportion of disabled people than non-disabled people were worried about transport and caring issues as well as aspects of household finances and work.</p><p> </p><p>That is why we are actively working on policies to provide specific employment support for disabled people both in and out of work. This includes initiatives such as Access to Work (ATW), Disability Confident, Work and Health Programme (WHP) and the new Intensive Personalised Employment Support Programme (IPES), alongside investment in a programme of trials and tests to identify effective models of health and employment support for people with health conditions or disabilities.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson grouped question UIN 54979 question first answered 09/06/2020 16:19:20 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1343871

	registered interest
	date	05/07/2021
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Social Security Benefits: Disability
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will consult with groups representing disabled people on the implementation of Government reforms to improve the experience of disabled people of the assessment process for disability benefits.
	tabling member constituency	Stockport
	tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
	uin	27353
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2021 answer text <p>It is vital that the voices of disabled people are at the centre of health and disability policy development. Over the past 18 months I have personally led a series of events in which I have heard from disabled people and their representatives about their lived experiences with the benefits system, including the assessment process. The forthcoming Health and Disability Green Paper will reflect themes coming out of those conversations and ask for views on how best to address them. We will continue our direct engagement with disabled people and groups representing them, up to and following the publication of the Health and Disability Green Paper.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 08/07/2021 12:46:23 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1305622

	registered interest
	date	24/03/2021
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Hearing Impairment: Internet
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what guidance is in place to ensure businesses and organisations make online resources and content accessible to deaf people.
	tabling member constituency	Stockport
	tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
	uin	174980
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/04/2021 answer text <p>Online access to businesses and organisations for Deaf and hearing impaired people is covered by the Equality Act 2010 which requires that service providers make reasonable adjustments to ensure that their information is available in accessible formats. Guidance relating to EA2010 is widely available and can be found online at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-act-guidance" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-act-guidance</a>.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 13/04/2021 14:49:37 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1299296

	registered interest
	date	03/03/2021
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Pneumoconiosis: Compensation
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the effect of the suspension of assessments for industrial injuries disablement benefits (IIDB) during the covid-19 outbreak on a claimant’s ability to receive compensation under the Pneumoconiosis (Works Compensation) Act 1979; and if she will take steps to backdate IIDB claims.
	tabling member constituency	Stockport
	tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
	uin	162711
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/03/2021 answer text <p>Due to COVID-19, since March face-to-face assessments for all disability benefits, including the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) have been suspended. For successful applications to IIDB, award payments will be backdated to the date of application to ensure claimants will not lose out on payments they are entitled to. Reassessment case awards have been extended to ensure that payments continue unhindered on those cases. Any deteriorations which would have meant an increase in award, will be backdated once face-to-face assessments recommence, to ensure no one is left out of pocket.</p><p> </p><p>Eligibility to the Pneumoconiosis Etc. (Workers’ Compensation) Act 1979 (‘1979 Act’) is dependent on an individual having an IIDB assessment and their age at the time of this assessment.</p><p> </p><p>We have continued to process IIDB claims and lump sum payments for those individuals with terminal illnesses, and those for Fast Track prescribed diseases. These claims have continued to be assessed as usual without the need for a face to face assessment. Individuals can also then claim under the ‘1979 Act’ if eligible. The IIDB Quarterly Statistics show that 1,560 sufferers and 160 dependents received payments totalling £27,233,989 between March and December 2020 under the ‘1979 Act’. The data can be found here under table 3.1: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/industrial-injuries-disablement-benefit-quarterly-statistics-data-to-june-2020" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/industrial-injuries-disablement-benefit-quarterly-statistics-data-to-june-2020</a></p><p> </p><p>We have now begun some paper based assessments for certain prescribed diseases. This allows a decision on such claims and will enable claimants to determine their eligibility to the ‘1979 Act’.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 11/03/2021 15:15:10 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1293653

	registered interest
	date	01/03/2021
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Disability: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Office for National Statistics report, Coronavirus and the social impacts on disabled people in Great Britain: September 2020, what steps her Department has taken to support disabled people during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Stockport
	tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
	uin	160837
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2021 answer text <p>The Government is committed to supporting disabled people affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. We continue to monitor the impact of Covid-19 on disabled people using existing and new data sources. The Department has had discussions with charities, disabled people's organizations’ and individuals to understand the range of experiences disabled people have had during the pandemic and to identify the support needed.</p><p>DWP offers financial support for people who are affected by the pandemic, or who need employment-related support in general through Universal Credit, New Style ESA or Pension Credit, all of which can be applied for online. Employer led support is available through Statutory Sick Pay. In addition, people with a condition arising from exposure to the Covid-19 virus are able to access PIP in the same way as other people with long-term health conditions or disabilities.</p><p> </p><p>A range of DWP initiatives are supporting disabled people to stay in and enter work. These include the Work and Health Programme, one-to-one support and training through the Intensive Personalised Employment Support programme, Access to Work, Disability Confident and support in partnership with the health system, including Employment Advice in NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapy services. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have provided specialist employment support remotely and made programmes easier to access.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson grouped question UIN 160836 question first answered 09/03/2021 14:42:44 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1293651

	registered interest
	date	01/03/2021
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Disability: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Office for National Statistics report, Coronavirus and the Social Impacts on Disabled People in Great Britain: September 2020, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies that as many disabled people reported being worried about the covid-19 outbreak as reported in April 2020.
	tabling member constituency	Stockport
	tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
	uin	160836
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2021 answer text <p>The Government is committed to supporting disabled people affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. We continue to monitor the impact of Covid-19 on disabled people using existing and new data sources. The Department has had discussions with charities, disabled people's organizations’ and individuals to understand the range of experiences disabled people have had during the pandemic and to identify the support needed.</p><p>DWP offers financial support for people who are affected by the pandemic, or who need employment-related support in general through Universal Credit, New Style ESA or Pension Credit, all of which can be applied for online. Employer led support is available through Statutory Sick Pay. In addition, people with a condition arising from exposure to the Covid-19 virus are able to access PIP in the same way as other people with long-term health conditions or disabilities.</p><p> </p><p>A range of DWP initiatives are supporting disabled people to stay in and enter work. These include the Work and Health Programme, one-to-one support and training through the Intensive Personalised Employment Support programme, Access to Work, Disability Confident and support in partnership with the health system, including Employment Advice in NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapy services. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have provided specialist employment support remotely and made programmes easier to access.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson grouped question UIN 160837 question first answered 09/03/2021 14:42:44 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1280552

	registered interest
	date	26/01/2021
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Work Capability Assessments: Surveys
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will undertake to change the timing of Maximus' Customer Satisfaction Survey for claimants undergoing Work Capability Assessments to after they have completed the process.
	tabling member constituency	Stockport
	tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
	uin	143934
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2021 answer text <p>I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave to his previous question <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2021-01-22/142087" target="_blank">142087</a>, that there are currently no plans to change the timing of the customer satisfaction survey.</p><p> </p><p>Maximus’ Customer Satisfaction Survey is focused on the assessment service provided by Maximus. The survey is to help identify how the service can be improved whilst helping to understand the experience of those undergoing an assessment. The survey has no connection with the claims process or the outcome of a customer’s benefit claim.</p><p> </p><p>The department also undertakes its own survey which is designed to monitor customer satisfaction with the services offered by the department and to enable customer views to inform improvements to the delivery of benefits and services.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 02/02/2021 16:40:11 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1279590

	registered interest
	date	22/01/2021
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Work Capability Assessment: Surveys
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will change the timing of Maximus' customer satisfaction survey for claimants undergoing assessments for work capability assessments.
	tabling member constituency	Stockport
	tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
	uin	142087
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2021 answer text <p>Assessment providers are monitored and managed against a range of measures, including customer satisfaction. It is essential we receive ongoing feedback from customers and we invite a random sample of customers to provide feedback on the service they receive each month.</p><p> </p><p>There are currently no plans to change the timing of the customer satisfaction survey.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 27/01/2021 17:14:45 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra

1252627

	registered interest
	date	17/11/2020
	answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
	answering dept id	29
	answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
	answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
	hansard heading	Work Capability Assessment: Equality
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many complaints her Department has received from claimants in respect of breaches of the Equality Act 2010 during the processing of (a) personal independence payment and (b) limited capability for work and work related activities applications.
	tabling member constituency	Stockport
	tabling member printed	Navendu Mishra
	uin	116685
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/11/2020 answer text <p>The Department takes every complaint incredibly seriously and will investigate any matters raised and respond accordingly as quickly as possible.</p><p> </p><p>The Department does not record complaints information in a way which enables us to answer this question. DWP categorises complaints against specified categories that focus on identifying broadly where service has failed, for example, “DWP staff don’t treat me with respect - You discriminated against me”. It would be under this category Equality Act 2010 breaches would be captured.</p><p>As we would have to search through each complaint to obtain specific information about (a) processing of personal independence payment and (b) limited capability for work and work related activities applications would be to interrogate each complaint on a case by case basis to identify whether there had been breaches of the Equality Act 2010, the information requested would therefore could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 25/11/2020 13:45:56 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
	tabling member	4811 label Biography information for Navendu Mishra