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star this property date less than 2020-08-28more like thismore than 2020-08-28
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Statutory Sick Pay more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans her Department has to increase the rate of Statutory Sick Pay to in line with the National Minimum Wage. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
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Zarah Sultana more like this
star this property uin 82493 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-09-07more like thismore than 2020-09-07
star this property answer text <p>Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) provides financial support to an employee when they are off work sick. Those on low pay can receive more help through the welfare system, depending on their personal circumstances. The Government published a consultation in which we sought views on the impact of the rate of SSP on employer and employee behaviours and decisions. A response to the consultation will be published later this year.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency North Swindon remove filter
unstar this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2020-09-07T15:02:37.797Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-07T15:02:37.797Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Zarah Sultana more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-08-28more like thismore than 2020-08-28
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Mental Illness more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to allow health and disability benefit claimants with mental health illnesses to choose assessment types that are accessible to their needs during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
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Zarah Sultana more like this
star this property uin 82498 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-09-07more like thismore than 2020-09-07
star this property answer text <p>In March we suspended all face-to-face assessments for sickness and disability benefits in order to protect people from unnecessary risk of coronavirus at the outset of the pandemic. As has always been the case, our assessment providers will initially try to complete paper-based assessments, where there is sufficient evidence to make a recommendation. If this is not the case, providers will currently look to carry out a telephone assessment, where appropriate. We offer reasonable adjustments for claimants who may need additional support to engage in a telephone assessment. We continue to work closely with our assessment providers to ensure that claimants can be assessed as quickly as possible, by the most appropriate channel.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency North Swindon remove filter
unstar this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2020-09-07T15:06:16.333Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-07T15:06:16.333Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Zarah Sultana more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-03-08more like thismore than 2021-03-08
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Employment: Long Covid more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she has taken to make support available to employees suffering from long covid. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
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Zarah Sultana more like this
star this property uin 164651 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-03-15more like thismore than 2021-03-15
star this property answer text <p>On 18 February 2021, the Government announced that the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had been awarded £18.5 million in funding for four research projects to help understand and address the longer-term health effects of COVID-19 in non-hospitalised patients.</p><p> </p><p>As research into the long-term health symptoms and impacts of COVID-19 is ongoing, we are collaborating across Government to monitor emerging evidence and consider our response.</p><p> </p><p>People with a condition arising from exposure to the Covid-19 virus are able to access Personal Independence Payment in the same way as other people with long-term health conditions or disabilities. Disability benefits do not include or exclude by condition, instead they look at the needs arising from a long-term health condition or disability.</p><p> </p><p>Financial support is available through Statutory Sick Pay, Universal Credit, New Style ESA. People who have symptoms of Long Covid should see their GP, if their health condition impacts on their ability to work a fit note may be issued. People can claim ESA or Pension Credit depending on their individual circumstances.</p>
star this property answering member constituency North Swindon remove filter
unstar this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2021-03-15T14:28:18.027Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-15T14:28:18.027Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Zarah Sultana more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-03-22more like thismore than 2021-03-22
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Disability: Coronavirus more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the briefing published by Scope entitled Emergency support for disabled people and their families, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the evidence gathered by Scope on the effect of Government policy on disabled people and their families during the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
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Zarah Sultana more like this
star this property uin 173179 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-03-25more like thismore than 2021-03-25
star this property answer text <p>I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 9th February to question number <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2021-02-04/149299" target="_blank">149299</a>.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency North Swindon remove filter
unstar this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2021-03-25T14:13:43.2Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-25T14:13:43.2Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Zarah Sultana more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-05-17more like thismore than 2021-05-17
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Sign Language more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the merits of introducing a British Sign Language Act that would give BSL full recognition in law. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
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Zarah Sultana more like this
star this property uin 2464 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-05-21more like thismore than 2021-05-21
star this property answer text <p>On 18 March 2003 the UK government formally recognised that British Sign Language (BSL) is a language in its own right. Provision for accessing services by users of BSL are covered by the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty.</p><p> </p><p>Existing equality legislation already means employers, service providers and public bodies have to provide services in BSL and other formats when it is reasonable to do so. The Public Sector Equality Duty requires public bodies to have due regard to the needs of all those with protected characteristics.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency North Swindon remove filter
unstar this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2021-05-21T12:55:38.84Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-21T12:55:38.84Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Zarah Sultana more like this
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star this property date less than 2019-06-28more like thismore than 2019-06-28
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Medical Examinations more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to minimise the frequency of assessment for recipients of employment support allowance and personal independence payment; and what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of extending the light touch benefit reviews introduced for disabled people of pension age to (a) claimants with life-long disabilities and (b) all claimants. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Bolton South East more like this
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Yasmin Qureshi more like this
star this property uin 270790 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-07-03more like thismore than 2019-07-03
star this property answer text <p>Changes have been made to the benefit reassessment process for those with the most severe and lifelong health conditions.</p><p>In Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit, since September 2017 we have stopped routinely assessing those whose level of function would always mean that they are unlikely ever to be able to move into work. And in 2018 we introduced updated guidance for Personal Independence Payment health professionals and case managers to ensure that people who already receive the highest level of support and whose needs are unlikely to change or may get worse, will receive an ongoing award with a light touch review at the ten-year point.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency North Swindon remove filter
unstar this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2019-07-03T15:32:26.347Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-03T15:32:26.347Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Yasmin Qureshi more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-06-01more like thismore than 2020-06-01
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Coronavirus: Disability more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Government plans to implement the recommendations of the Scope's report entitled the Disability Report: Disabled People and the Coronavirus Crisis, published in May 2020. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Bolton South East more like this
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Yasmin Qureshi more like this
star this property uin 51816 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-06-04more like thismore than 2020-06-04
star this property answer text <p>The Disability Unit is working across Government Departments to ensure that the needs of disabled people are considered in the Government’s response to Covid-19. The Government welcomes Scope’s report on 'Disabled People and the Coronavirus Crisis', and will consider its recommendations.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency North Swindon remove filter
unstar this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2020-06-04T13:25:53.623Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-04T13:25:53.623Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Yasmin Qureshi more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-06-23more like thismore than 2020-06-23
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Department for Work and Pensions: Development Aid more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department allocates Official Development Assistance to any programmes that are targeted at supporting women and girls. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Bolton South East more like this
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Yasmin Qureshi more like this
star this property uin 63290 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-07-01more like thismore than 2020-07-01
star this property answer text <p>The information is not available. DWP’s ODA spend has no initiatives targeted specifically at women and girls.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency North Swindon remove filter
unstar this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2020-07-01T16:32:18.99Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-01T16:32:18.99Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Yasmin Qureshi more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-10-20more like thismore than 2020-10-20
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Disability: Coronavirus more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the economic effect on disabled people of the covid-19 outbreak. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Bolton South East more like this
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Yasmin Qureshi more like this
star this property uin 106308 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-10-23more like thismore than 2020-10-23
star this property 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.</p><p>The Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work has had discussions with charities, disabled people's organisations and individuals to understand the range of experiences disabled people have had during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify the support needed as lockdown restrictions are eased.</p><p>We are ensuring that disabled people continue to have access to disability benefits, food, medicines, essentials, accessible communications, updated guidance, including workplace and transport related guidance, as well as financial and other support during the COVID-19 outbreak.</p><p>The Government continues to provide disability employment support through initiatives such as Access to Work, Disability Confident, the Work and Health Programme, Intensive Personalised Employment Support, and other forms of support that disabled people need to retain, adapt and move into employment.</p><p>The Cabinet Office Disability Unit works with disability stakeholders and across Government Departments to ensure that the needs of disabled people are considered in the UK Government’s response to COVID-19. We are clear that consideration of equality impacts must be integral in all key policy decisions. All equality and discrimination laws and obligations continue to apply during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p>We will publish the National Strategy for Disabled People taking into account the impacts of the pandemic on disabled people. The Strategy will focus on the issues that disabled people say affect them the most in all aspects and phases of life.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency North Swindon remove filter
unstar this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2020-10-23T12:16:45.277Zmore like thismore than 2020-10-23T12:16:45.277Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Yasmin Qureshi more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-03-16more like thismore than 2020-03-16
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Statutory Sick Pay more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason Budget 2020 did not implement the recommendation of the Taylor Review to extend statutory sick pay to include those earning below the lower earnings limit; and if she will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Ilford North more like this
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Wes Streeting more like this
star this property uin 30110 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-19more like thismore than 2020-03-19
star this property answer text <p>Our immediate focus is on ensuring that there is an effective financial safety net for individuals. Many of those earning below £118 per week are already in receipt of benefits. If they are on Universal Credit, their award will rise when their income falls. More generally Universal Credit and New Style Employment and Support Allowance exist to support people when they are unable to work because they are ill or isolating.</p><p> </p><p>We consulted last year on the idea of extending Statutory Sick Pay eligibility to those earning below the Lower Earnings Limit, as part of a wider package of measures intended to support people to remain in work and reduce ill-health related job loss. The rationale was about retaining a link between employer and employee. We received a good response from a range of stakeholders. A response to the consultation will be published later this year.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency North Swindon remove filter
unstar this property answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
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less than 2020-03-19T16:45:18.733Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-19T16:45:18.733Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Wes Streeting more like this