The Department for Work and Pension (DWP) has sent the following message (see below) about the consultation on their new policy proposal (green paper attached).
Let us discuss the impact of proposed changes, like abolishing PIP, on autistic people. In what way the benefit system could be made more autism friendly. Be specific with examples.
You can fill the online consultation survey here:
https://getinvolved.dwp.gov.uk/05-policy-group/health-and-disability-green-paper/
You can also register for the zoom event as described below.
The green paper has a number of proposals including rolling the PIP into Universal Credit (paragraph 300-303 on page 63) and encourage more disabled people into work (paragraph 311) . What would be the impact on autistic people? What are the barriers? Be specific.
There are interesting questions on employment support, for example,
Consultation question:
• What more could we do to further support employers to improve work opportunities for disabled (autistic) people through Access to Work and Disability Confident?
Our question
Thanks
******
DWP email:
Good afternoon,
The Department for Work and Pensions are holding a Health & Disability consultation event in Bournemouth on Thursday 23rd September.
We are asking for staff at your organisation and your service users who are disabled or have a health condition would be interested in attending an event with us (details below) to tell us their views about the Health and Disability Green Paper which was published last month.
We are really keen to hear from as many people as possible and we would be really grateful if your organisation could encourage your service users to attend or send a representative?
Tickets can be reserved by going on to Eventbrite.co.uk and searching for “DWP Bournemouth”.
Once you have booked a ticket, you can let us know more about any accessibility needs you may have when attending our event by e-mailing us at: disability.consultationevents@dwp.gov.uk Alternatively, you can e-mail us your name and telephone number, and a member of our team will be happy to contact you to discuss.
Anyone attending in a personal capacity is eligible for £30 in retail vouchers to compensate them for their time, and travel and parking costs are also reimbursed.
Any support you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Event details:
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently published Shaping Future Support: The Health and Disability Green Paper. The Green Paper asks for views on how the Government can help people to live more independently, to stay and succeed in work, and ways we can improve the experience people have of the benefits system.
The Green Paper, along with accessible versions and a link to the consultation site, is now available on gov.uk.
You can also see it attached.
The content of the Green Paper was shaped by conversations we have had with disabled people, people with health conditions, and their representatives, in a series of events running up to publication.
We are now asking for your help to promote events where we can hear people’s views on proposals in the Green Paper.
We understand that this is an uncertain time for many disabled people and people with health conditions. Some may wish to continue to avoid public spaces and transport, while some may now feel ready to attend events in person. For this reason, we are offering a choice of ways in which people can attend consultation events. If there is sufficient demand we intend to run a series of face-to-face events across the country, but we will also be offering virtual events for people who would prefer them.
We ask that you please promote these events to your service users and direct them to record their interest in either a face-to-face event or a virtual event by using the Eventbrite links below. We would also welcome attendees from your organisation and others who represent disabled people and people with health conditions.
Virtual event (MS Teams):
Subject: Improving the design of the benefits system
We are grateful for your support and look forward to seeing you and your service users at one of our events.
Kind regards,
DWP Health & Disability Consultation Events Team.
Let us discuss the impact of proposed changes, like abolishing PIP, on autistic people. In what way the benefit system could be made more autism friendly. Be specific with examples.
You can fill the online consultation survey here:
https://getinvolved.dwp.gov.uk/05-policy-group/health-and-disability-green-paper/
You can also register for the zoom event as described below.
The green paper has a number of proposals including rolling the PIP into Universal Credit (paragraph 300-303 on page 63) and encourage more disabled people into work (paragraph 311) . What would be the impact on autistic people? What are the barriers? Be specific.
There are interesting questions on employment support, for example,
Consultation question:
• What more could we do to further support employers to improve work opportunities for disabled (autistic) people through Access to Work and Disability Confident?
Our question
- How can support be personalised, how can Tool Up be used/improved and personalised to help people on ESA to get into work without feeling rushed and forced?
Thanks
******
DWP email:
Good afternoon,
The Department for Work and Pensions are holding a Health & Disability consultation event in Bournemouth on Thursday 23rd September.
We are asking for staff at your organisation and your service users who are disabled or have a health condition would be interested in attending an event with us (details below) to tell us their views about the Health and Disability Green Paper which was published last month.
We are really keen to hear from as many people as possible and we would be really grateful if your organisation could encourage your service users to attend or send a representative?
Tickets can be reserved by going on to Eventbrite.co.uk and searching for “DWP Bournemouth”.
Once you have booked a ticket, you can let us know more about any accessibility needs you may have when attending our event by e-mailing us at: disability.consultationevents@dwp.gov.uk Alternatively, you can e-mail us your name and telephone number, and a member of our team will be happy to contact you to discuss.
Anyone attending in a personal capacity is eligible for £30 in retail vouchers to compensate them for their time, and travel and parking costs are also reimbursed.
Any support you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Event details:
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently published Shaping Future Support: The Health and Disability Green Paper. The Green Paper asks for views on how the Government can help people to live more independently, to stay and succeed in work, and ways we can improve the experience people have of the benefits system.
The Green Paper, along with accessible versions and a link to the consultation site, is now available on gov.uk.
You can also see it attached.
The content of the Green Paper was shaped by conversations we have had with disabled people, people with health conditions, and their representatives, in a series of events running up to publication.
We are now asking for your help to promote events where we can hear people’s views on proposals in the Green Paper.
We understand that this is an uncertain time for many disabled people and people with health conditions. Some may wish to continue to avoid public spaces and transport, while some may now feel ready to attend events in person. For this reason, we are offering a choice of ways in which people can attend consultation events. If there is sufficient demand we intend to run a series of face-to-face events across the country, but we will also be offering virtual events for people who would prefer them.
We ask that you please promote these events to your service users and direct them to record their interest in either a face-to-face event or a virtual event by using the Eventbrite links below. We would also welcome attendees from your organisation and others who represent disabled people and people with health conditions.
Virtual event (MS Teams):
Subject: Improving the design of the benefits system
- Date: Thu, 30 September 2021, 11:00 – 12:30 BST
- Booking link: DWP Virtual Green Paper Event: Improving the Design of the Benefits System Tickets, Thu 30 Sep 2021 at 11:00 | Eventbrite
We are grateful for your support and look forward to seeing you and your service users at one of our events.
Kind regards,
DWP Health & Disability Consultation Events Team.
Attachments
Last edited: