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Written question asked by Madeleine Moon (Labour) on Monday, 27 October 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 October 2014. It was answered by Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 3 November 2014 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Heating

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what support his Department makes available to ensure that people with (a) Parkinson's and (b) other progressive conditions are able to adequetely heat their home; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

People with Parkinson’s and other progressive conditions receive general financial provision towards costs, including heating, through Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Additional help is available to those entitled to income-related benefits - such as Employment and Support Allowance - through the support component and additional disability premiums.

Help is also available through Cold Weather Payments, and this winter, over 2 million low income households will receive a bill rebate through the Warm Home Discount Scheme.

Winter Fuel Payments also provide assurance to older people, who may suffer the worst impacts of a progressive condition, so that they can keep warm during the winter months.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
212129
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Housing Heating
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk