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711097
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Unemployed People: Mental Health more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make it his policy to ensure that every jobcentre has available information leaflets on suicide prevention. more like this
tabling member constituency Liverpool, Wavertree more like this
tabling member printed
Luciana Berger more like this
uin 67873 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2017-03-20more like thismore than 2017-03-20
answer text <p>We have systems in place to ensure that Jobcentre staff can identify customers at risk of suicide or self harm and refer them to appropriate local sources of help.</p> more like this
answering member constituency East Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Damian Hinds remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-03-20T17:34:13.24Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-20T17:34:13.24Z
answering member
3969
label Biography information for Damian Hinds more like this
tabling member
4036
label Biography information for Luciana Berger more like this
711098
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Jobcentres: East Ham more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the effect on clients with sensory and mobility impairments, and those unable to travel independently of the closure of East Ham Jobcentre Plus. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 67871 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2017-03-20more like thismore than 2017-03-20
answer text <p>Throughout the development of the proposals for East Ham Jobcentre the department has been mindful of the impact on staff and customers as part of its duties under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010. Statistical analysis of the potential impact of the proposals on people with the protected characteristics has informed high-level decision-making so far. As we obtain further local, site-specific information we will ensure any issues identified are also taken fully into consideration when the final decisions are made. Existing DWP processes make provision for those unable to travel independently to their designated Jobcentre.</p> more like this
answering member constituency East Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Damian Hinds remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-03-20T17:38:57.557Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-20T17:38:57.557Z
answering member
3969
label Biography information for Damian Hinds more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
711099
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Jobcentres: East Ham more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of the closure of East Ham Jobcentre Plus on people in the local area trying to find work. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 67870 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2017-03-20more like thismore than 2017-03-20
answer text <p>Throughout the development of these proposals, the department has been mindful of the impact on staff and customers as part of its duties under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010. Statistical analysis of the potential impact of the proposals on people with the protected characteristics has informed high-level decision-making so far. As we obtain further local, site-specific information we will ensure any issues identified are also taken fully into consideration when the final decisions are made.</p><p> </p><p>Subject to further consideration of the proposal we hope to relocate all 31 staff and services from the current East Ham Jobcentre to Barking where we will continue to offer the same level of service to customers and claimants.</p><p> </p><p>The new site at Barking is 1.6 miles from the existing site and Jobcentre Plus is able to reimburse travel costs for those claiming Jobseekers’ Allowance or the equivalent claimants in Universal Credit for any attendance above their fortnightly signing appointment. In addition, those claiming Employment and Support Allowance and Income Support are not generally required to attend their local Jobcentre regularly</p><p> </p><p>In addition, our merged Jobcentres will continue to offer internet access to support claimants and we are working with local authorities as part of our ongoing partnership to improve digital access and capability.</p><p> </p><p>Where we are proposing to close a jobcentre we are taking all possible precautions to minimise disruption for customers, and vulnerable people will receive home visits and have the opportunity to make postal claims.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency East Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Damian Hinds remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-03-20T17:44:26.82Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-20T17:44:26.82Z
answering member
3969
label Biography information for Damian Hinds more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
711101
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Jobcentres: East Ham more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of increased journey times and travel costs for people currently using East Ham jobcentre of its closure. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 67859 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2017-03-22more like thismore than 2017-03-22
answer text <p>We have sought to to minimise the impact on claimants travel as far as possible. The new site at Barking is 1.6 miles from the existing site and Jobcentre Plus is able to reimburse travel costs for those claiming Jobseekers’ Allowance or the equivalent claimants in Universal Credit for any attendance above their fortnightly signing appointment. In addition, those claiming Employment and Support Allowance and Income Support are not generally required to attend their local Jobcentre regularly.</p><p> </p><p>Throughout our planning we calculated distances and journey times to Barking using a variety of methods to ensure accuracy, including online tools and timetables, information collected on local public transport routes, and input and scrutiny from local DWP staff and management. Rather than assess the travel time from customers’ homes to their current and proposed new Jobcentre, we have focused instead on the distances between existing and proposed Jobcentre locations to help customers better understand any differences in distance. This is to reflect the fact that people who travel to the Jobcentre will use whichever type of transport suits their personal circumstances, they may not be starting their journey from their home, and not all those who use our services are claimants.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, throughout the development of these proposals, the department has been mindful of the impact on staff and customers as part of its duties under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010. Statistical analysis of the potential impact of the proposals on people with the protected characteristics has informed high-level decision-making so far. As we obtain further local, site-specific information we will ensure any issues identified are also taken fully into consideration when the final decisions are made.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency East Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Damian Hinds remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-03-22T12:10:59.803Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-22T12:10:59.803Z
answering member
3969
label Biography information for Damian Hinds more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
711102
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Jobcentres: Closures more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many jobcentres were closed in (a) 2014-15 and (b) 2015-16. more like this
tabling member constituency Bolton South East more like this
tabling member printed
Yasmin Qureshi more like this
uin 67893 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2017-03-20more like thismore than 2017-03-20
answer text <p>In 2014/15 DWP closed 17 jobcentres, of which 4 were not relocated or co-located; and in 2015/16 closed 16 of which 6 were not relocated or co-located.</p> more like this
answering member constituency East Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Damian Hinds remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-03-20T17:51:14.243Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-20T17:51:14.243Z
answering member
3969
label Biography information for Damian Hinds more like this
tabling member
3924
label Biography information for Yasmin Qureshi more like this
711121
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Unemployed People: Advisory Services more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what further steps he plans to take to encourage Jobcentre Plus to refer jobseekers to local charity and voluntary groups which offer advice and support to help those seeking a job. more like this
tabling member constituency Solihull more like this
tabling member printed
Julian Knight more like this
uin 67984 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false remove filter
date of answer less than 2017-03-22more like thismore than 2017-03-22
answer text <p>DWP offers jobseekers a comprehensive range of support to best meet the needs of the jobseeker and the local labour market.</p><p> </p><p>If Jobcentre Plus considers it appropriate, they will refer a jobseeker to a charity, a voluntary organisation or any other body that provides support.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency East Hampshire more like this
answering member printed Damian Hinds remove filter
question first answered
less than 2017-03-22T13:12:51.6Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-22T13:12:51.6Z
answering member
3969
label Biography information for Damian Hinds more like this
tabling member
4410
label Biography information for Julian Knight more like this