Here are the last questions in the Personal Independence Payments consultation being undertaken by the government. You can answer some or all the questions and I’m very happy to gather responses and send them off as one group input.
Chapter 4 – Consultation questions
Q28. Do people already receive support from local authorities or the NHS with the need/costs that come with having a disability or health condition?
Yes
No
Don’t know
Q29. In relation to Question 28, please explain your answer and provide evidence or your opinion to support further development of our approach.
Q30. Which of the following do local authorities or the NHS help with?
Equipment and aids
Medical products
Personal assistance (eg. help with household tasks)
Health services
Social care
Respite
Transport
Utility costs
Other
Q31. In relation to Question 30, please explain your answer and provide evidence or your opinion to support further development of our approach.
Q32. Which needs/costs that come with having a disability or health condition could local areas help with further?
Equipment and aids
Medical products
Personal assistance (eg. help with household tasks)
Health services
Social care
Respite
Transport
Utility costs
Other
Q33. In relation to Question 32, please explain your answer and provide evidence or your opinion to support further development of our approach.
Q34. If we align the support offered by PIP into existing local authority and NHS services how could this improve things for disabled people and people with health conditions?
Q35. Do you think aligning PIP with local authority and NHS services could reduce the number of assessments a person with a disability or health condition would have to undergo? Would this help to reduce duplication?
Q36. What disability support services in your community are the most important services or support to deliver?
Q37. How much flexibility should local areas have to decide their priorities in supporting people with disabilities and health conditions?
Q38. What capacity and capability would be required to better align PIP with local authority and NHS services?
Compulsory question
Q39. Are you an individual or an organisation supporting claimants applying for PIP?