Access to Welfare (Terminal Illness Definition) Bill

Key Points

• It amends the definition of terminal illness in the Welfare Reform Act 2012.
• The change could affect eligibility for welfare benefits and related fast-tracking or exemptions for people with terminal illnesses.
• It may affect other welfare provisions and processes necessary to implement the new definition.
• The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.

Progress

Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; the next steps are Committee Stage, Report Stage and Third Reading before moving to the House of Lords.