AQW 38814/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any action he is taking to ensure people at the end of life are not required to wait three months to access the limited capability for work-related activity element of Universal Credit.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 22 January 2026

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Tabled
22 January 2026
Answer due by
6 February 2026
Answered
2 February 202611 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

I can confirm that benefit claimants who advise of an end of life condition where they have 12 months or less to live, and provide supporting medical evidence, are not required to serve the relevant waiting period for payments of Limited Capability for Work and Work Related Activity on Universal Credit. Further information is available at https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/universal-credit-if-you-have-health-condition-or-disability

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