Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 29 June 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 July 2016. It was answered by Baroness Altmann (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 July 2016 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Personal Independence Payment: ME/CFS
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Altmann on 16 June (HL502), what provision is made for claimants suffering severe myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome who are housebound or bedbound and who are unable to attend a face-to-face consultation.
- Answer
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A home consultation can be offered where a claimant is unable to travel to a consultation as a result of their health condition or impairment.
Situations where a claimant may need a home consultation can include where a person’s diagnosis suggests a significant disability that may make travel extremely difficult or the claimant provides evidence from a health professional that they are unable to travel due to their health condition or impairment.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL871
- Session
- 2016-17
- Related items
- Subjects
- ME/CFS Personal independence payment
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