Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 13
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Set up a claimant lived experience reference group to shape DWP safeguarding policy.
Conclusion
To ensure that it incorporates the expertise of people with lived experience of the benefit system, DWP should set up a reference group similar to the Greater Manchester Disabled People’s Panel to help shape safeguarding policy. (Recommendation, Paragraph 51) Defining ‘vulnerability’ and identifying additional needs
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 22 July 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗