Written questions

Social Security Benefits: Disability

Commons · Question 20824 · Tabled 17 Dec 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 23 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Clive Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking through the welfare system to support children and young people diagnosed with cancer.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 23 Dec 2024

The extra costs disability benefits available to children and young people, Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payment (PIP), provide a contribution towards the additional costs that may arise from a long-term disability or health condi...