https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-approach-to-assisted-digital<\/a>) people will continue to be supported in interacting with the government even if they are unable to access services online, and we offer claimants the option to claim Universal Credit via telephone or in person.<\/p>"}
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<\/p>
Senior Representatives jointly consider matters in the Partnership Forum, and in the Universal Support Task Force and most recently the Implementation and Expansion Sub Group.<\/p>
<\/p>
These discussions include; agreeing go-live dates, managing communications, discussion on level of support LAs can provide to UC claimants and associated costs. All Representations from LAs are being managed at a local level during the course of these discussions.<\/p>
<\/p>
The Minister for Welfare Reform has engaged with the local government sector including holding regular meetings with Councillor David Sparks, chairman of the Local Government Association (LGA).<\/p>
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This was an open consultation hosted on GOV.UK, to which anyone, individual or organisation could respond. DWP also sent it to organisations with whom we have been working to develop proposals for local support.<\/p>"}
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The number of Vaccine Damage Payments made each year since 2003:<\/p>
2002/03 5<\/p>
2003/04 5<\/p>
2004/05 4<\/p>
2005/06 5<\/p>
2006/07 4<\/p>
2007/08 2<\/p>
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<\/p>"}
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A key part of the personal independence payment claims process is that claimants are able to tell the Department who is best placed to provide supporting evidence. Such evidence can come from a variety of sources, including social services, as well as GPs, community nurses, family members and carers.<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>
As part of continuous improvement, the Department will continue to work with other areas of the public sector, including local authorities, to improve this information sharing process to ensure the best possible outcomes for claimants. The Government is also considering the recommendation by Paul Gray in his independent review of the PIP assessment to explore the potential for wider sharing of information, and will respond in due course.<\/p>
<\/p>"}
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The Department routinely seeks and receives insight from Work Coaches and other front-line staff on all aspects of DWP operations.<\/p>
<\/p>
We use this feedback to ensure our services are operating at an optimal level.<\/p>"}
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<\/p>