JCP Relaxes Rules for Those Affected by Grenfell Tower Disaster

The DWP has suspended normal rules for claimant affected by the Grenfell Tower disaster. Rules which include sanctions routinely issued to claimants who miss appointments have been suspended indefinitely for former Grenfell Tower tenants and other local residents who claim unemployment benefits, it has emerged.

According to the Guardian a DWP spokesman said: “Anyone affected by the Grenfell Tower fire who misses an appointment or is unable to meet their job-seeking requirements will continue to have their benefits paid in full. Our staff are handling people’s claims with sensitivity, understanding and flexibility and we have put extra support in place for anyone who needs it.