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Written question asked by Michelle Donelan (Conservative) on Friday, 2 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 September 2022. It was answered by Baroness Prentis of Banbury (Conservative) on Friday, 16 September 2022 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Social Security Benefits: Encephalitis

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what support her Department provides to benefit claimants who (a) are suffering from Encephalitis and (b) have limited capacity for work.

Answer

People whose capability for work is affected because they are disabled or have a health condition, including people who have encephalitis, may be eligible for New Style Employment and Support Allowance and/or Universal Credit, subject to satisfying their eligibility conditions. The Work Capability Assessment determines an individual’s capability for work. For people found to have limited capability for work, their Jobcentre work coach uses their discretion to set work-related activity, appropriate to the claimant's circumstances and capability, to help them prepare to start work when they are able. People who have limited capability for work and work-related activity are not required to carry out any work-related activity, but can do so if they wish.

People who have encephalitis may also be eligible for Personal Independence Payment, to help meet the extra costs of living faced by disabled people and people with health conditions.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45056
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Social security benefits Encephalitis
Link
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