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We welcome the Scottish Government’s intention to move away from face to face assessments as...
Conclusion
We welcome the Scottish Government’s intention to move away from face to face assessments as part of the process for administering disability benefits from this summer onward, and we note the support this initiative has from mental health and inclusion charities. However, we understand that there are concerns over how the Scottish Government will gather the relevant data required to make its decisions on the amount of money given to claimants. We also understand the concerns of DWP ministers who highlighted how previous systems that relied primarily on paper-based assessments could pose problems for understanding and providing adequate support for people with disabilities.
Government Response
Not Addressed
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
This is a recommendation for the Scottish Government.
Source
Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee
Inquiry
Welfare policy in Scotland
Report
Second Report - Welfare policy in Scotland
23 Jun 2021
HC 55
Addressee Bodies
Scotland Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.9 yrs
Report published
23 Jun 2021