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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Morgan of Drefelin (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 16 November 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.


Welfare Reform Bill

I am sorry to interrupt the Minister again. Does he agree that one of the thrusts of modern health care—particularly in cancer care, where I have an interest—is to try to keep people at home for as long as possible and not requiring hospitalisation? One of the brilliant aspects of the DLA that I was trying to describe means that determined, independent people going through tough treatment can stay at home, saving the NHS thousands and thousands of pounds on hotel fees. We have to look at this issue in a joined up way.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
732 c300GC 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disability Disability living allowance Benefits rules Carers Costs Cancer Autism Eligibility Health professions Medical examinations Medical treatments Mobility Medical equipment Social security benefits Training Carer's allowance Work capability assessment Personal independence payment Universal credit
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link
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