AQW 45983/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 19/05/2015
Answered On Date: 27/05/2015
Priority Written: Yes

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what immediate steps are being taken to ensure that all Northern Ireland recipients of the Independent Living Fund receive information about plans for changes to the administration of their awards.

Answer:

All ILF recipients in NI will receive a letter at the end of May 2015 from ILF UK explaining the change of administration from ILF UK to the Scottish Independent Living Fund. I anticipate that ILF recipients will enjoy a seamless transfer to the new system and the payment of their awards will continue to be made using the existing method of payment.