Written question asked by Lord Stratford (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 March 1988. It was answered by Nicholas Scott (Conservative) on Monday, 7 March 1988 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Security.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What steps have been taken to ensure that DHSS officials have an adequate awareness of myalgic encephalomyelitis when assessing appropriate benefit claims; what training is given to identify myalgic encephalomyelitis sufferers claiming sickness or other benefits to which they may be entitled. - (Holding answer 4 March 1988).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

129 c57W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Disability Applications Civil servants ME/CFS Diagnosis Social security benefits Sickness benefits Department of Health and Social Security