The Department for Work and Pensions to roll out video assessments for disability benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed new video assessments are being expanded to improve the benefits system for the disabled community.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed new video assessments are being expanded to improve the benefits system for the disabled community.
British Sign Language interpreters are now available across all DWP benefit-related services, utilising a Video Relay Service.
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a new video relay service to help British Sign Language (BSL) users access government services.
The government has announced plans to roll out a single service to deliver all disability benefits assessments. The service will be trialled before being rolled out nationally.
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