DISABLED people across the district are being urged to have their say on the future of the benefits system.
The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking views following the launch of its Health and Disability Green Paper.
According to the Department, the aim is to pave the way for the benefits system to better meet the needs of people with disabilities and health conditions.
There will be a series of virtual and face-to-face events nationally.
Justin Tomlinson, minister for disabled people at the Department for Work and Pensions, said: “I am incredibly pleased that in the course of putting this consultation together, we have been able to identify key themes for improvement.
“We already spend a record amount supporting disabled people and people with health conditions and have made good progress at supporting more people into work, but we are ambitious for further improvement. I am grateful to the disabled people and stakeholders who have contributed so far.”
For further information and to have your say, visit getinvolved.dwp.gov.uk/05-policy-group/health-and-disability-green-paper.
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