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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 13 Mar 2019
Disability Assessment Services

"I was recently contacted by a constituent who won her battle against cancer. That should have been a moment of celebration, but she is worried about her impending disability assessment. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the parity of esteem between mental and physical health should be reflected in disability …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 25 Feb 2019
Employment and Support Allowance: Underpayments

"What financial support is available for disabled people who incur costs relating to their condition that welfare payments are not designed to meet?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 22 Jan 2019
Mental Health: Assessment

"Does the hon. Lady agree that the number of forms that people suffering with mental health conditions have to complete is a real problem? It can cause unnecessary stress during difficult times, especially when many of the forms are duplicated...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 22 Jan 2019
Mental Health: Assessment

"I welcome a lot of the comments that the hon. Lady has made. I do feel that, as a society and as a Government, we still have a long way to go. However, does she acknowledge that mental health funding has reached record levels? We are talking about £12 billion …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 15 Jan 2019
Recognition of Fibromyalgia as a Disability

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bailey.

I cannot remember a day without pain in more than 15 years. When I was first diagnosed with fibromyalgia, it was less understood than it is today. We have come on in leaps and bounds. Fifteen years ago, it …..."
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Written Question
Social Security Benefits: Children and Young People
Tuesday 10th July 2018

Asked by: Andrea Jenkyns (Conservative - Morley and Outwood)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking through the welfare system to support children and young people with cancer and their families.

Answered by Sarah Newton

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 22 May 2018 to Question UIN 144819

Written Question
Disability Living Allowance: Children
Tuesday 10th July 2018

Asked by: Andrea Jenkyns (Conservative - Morley and Outwood)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will take steps to ensure that children with cancer that are in receipt of disability living allowance have access to financial support that is backdated to the day of their diagnosis after the completion of the three-month qualifying period.

Answered by Sarah Newton

Other than for those who are terminally ill, Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is assessed on the basis of the needs arising from a long-term health condition or disability rather than a diagnosis. Primary legislation sets out that a claimant cannot be entitled to DLA for any period prior to the date of claim.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 26 Mar 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"Last week, I hosted a pensioner and senior citizens’ fair in Morley and Wrenthorpe. At the event, a gentleman with Parkinson’s disease told me that he had to reapply for PIP every two to three years, which caused him great distress. What are the Government doing to ensure that claimants …..."
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