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Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 22 October 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

I think I understand that, but is it not the case that the assessment may be one of function but that it ought to take account of the fact that someone has a fluctuating condition? It is an understanding that the assessment is carried out by professionals. I do not have the skill to know how they do it, but they are trained to spot these things. Therefore, when they assess someone’s functionality—a rather unfortunate term—it should reflect the fact that someone has a health condition, has a fluctuating condition and has a—

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
713 c905 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Disability living allowance Childcare Consent to medical treatment Jobseeker's allowance Income support Domestic abuse Drugs Interviews Employment schemes Jobcentre Plus Mental illness Medical treatments Low incomes Misuse Lone parents Standards Reform Social security benefits Social security Social Fund State retirement pensions Training Work experience Unemployed people Sanctions Uprating Employment and support allowance
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09
Link
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