The government has said-
'From March 2021 PIP, DLA and AA cases were able to have the disability or main disabling condition classified as "Coronavirus covid-19". These cases are long covid / post-covid syndrome cases, rather than initial covid-19 infection. Any individuals with long covid as their primary reason for claiming PIP, DLA or AA prior to March 2021 will not be classifed as "Coronavirus covid-19".' here are the statistics-
Other people receiving support with long covid may include those claiming as having limited capability for work on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Universal Credit.
Other news-
The government say- DWP self isolation payments will cease from 24/2/2022. as will, from 24/3/2022, the Covid-19 provisions within Statutory Sick Pay and ESA (removal of waiting/qualifying days and provision for those having to self-isolate to be treated as being incapable of work/having limited capability for work).
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