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<p>All social research the Department undertakes complies with the principles laid
out in the Government Social Research ‘<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/515296/ethics_guidance_tcm6-5782.pdf"
target="_blank">Ethical Assurance for Social Research in Government’</a> framework.
This includes Principle 3 (Enabling participation), which states that:</p><p> </p><p>‘The
potential impact of choices in research design (such as sample design, data collection
method and so on) on participation should be considered. In particular, the effect
of research design on such groups as ethnic minorities, those with caring responsibilities,
and those with physical or mental impairment should be considered. Consideration should
be given to issues likely to act as a barrier to participation, and reasonable steps
taken to address these.’</p><p> </p><p>Accessibility requirements are therefore considered
on a project by project basis in accordance with this Principle.</p><p> </p><p>No
record has been kept of any specific discussions with charities and third sector organisations
on ensuring that research undertaken by the Department for Work and Pensions is accessible
for people with disabilities.</p>
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