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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Dyslexia more like this
house id 1 more like this
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pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what support his Department provides to claimants with dyslexia who need additional assistance when completing forms and applications. more like this
tabling member constituency Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill more like this
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Phil Boswell more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-08more like thismore than 2015-09-08
answer text <p /> <p>DWP is constantly seeking ways to improve services for people with Hidden Impairment (HI) conditions including Dyslexia. We recognise that, with appropriate reasonable adjustment support, many people with HI have the skills and talent to gain and keep employment.</p><p> </p><p>A claimant who has difficulty making their claim for benefit online because of dyslexia or a similar condition can call 0800 055 6688 and receive personal help.</p><p> </p><p>When such claimants need additional support to complete a job application, draft a CV or prepare for an interview, their Jobcentre Plus Work Coach can offer initial advice. Most Jobcentre Plus offices now have Claimant Computer Suites manned by Customer Service staff. These suites provide free internet access in Jobcentres to aid claimants in their job search activity and support them with the on-line claim process. Staff can use these facilities to help claimants to navigate around the internet and assist with job searches or on-line claims.</p><p> </p><p>If the individual requires further specialist support they could make an appointment with a Jobcentre Plus Disability Employment Adviser (DEA), or their Work Coach can signpost them to local sources of specialist support, such as Work Clubs, third sector organisations or the National Careers Service.</p>
answering member constituency North Swindon more like this
answering member printed Justin Tomlinson more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-08T15:23:11.81Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-08T15:23:11.81Z
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label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson more like this
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label Biography information for Philip Boswell more like this