Guide Dogs
Commons · Question 85573 · Tabled 27 Oct 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by James MacCleary
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce waiting times for people waiting to be matched with a guide dog.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 31 Oct 2025
The UK government recognises the invaluable role guide dogs play in enhancing the independence and quality of life for individuals with visual and hearing loss.Assistance dogs are not funded or provided by the government. Direct provision of guide dogs is...