- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format.
3.—(1) The ESA Regulations are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 20 (certain claimants to be treated as having limited capability for work):—
(a)at the end of sub-paragraph (b)(i), after “chemotherapy”, insert “, or is likely to receive such treatment within 6 months after the date of the determination under this sub-paragraph”; and
(b)after paragraph (f) insert:—
“(g)any of the descriptors at paragraph 15 or 16 of Schedule 3 apply to the claimant.”.
(3) In regulation 25 (hospital in-patients), after paragraph (1) insert:—
“(1A) The circumstances in which a claimant is to be regarded as undergoing treatment falling within paragraph (1) include where the claimant is attending a residential programme of rehabilitation for the treatment of drug or alcohol addiction.”.
(4) In regulation 35(1) (certain claimants to be treated as having limited capability for work-related activity) at the end of sub-paragraph (b)(i), after “chemotherapy”, insert “, or is likely to receive such treatment within 6 months after the date of the determination under this sub-paragraph”.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Explanatory Memorandum sets out a brief statement of the purpose of a Statutory Instrument and provides information about its policy objective and policy implications. They aim to make the Statutory Instrument accessible to readers who are not legally qualified and accompany any Statutory Instrument or Draft Statutory Instrument laid before Parliament from June 2004 onwards.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Impact Assessments generally accompany all UK Government interventions of a regulatory nature that affect the private sector, civil society organisations and public services. They apply regardless of whether the regulation originates from a domestic or international source and can accompany primary (Acts etc) and secondary legislation (SIs). An Impact Assessment allows those with an interest in the policy area to understand:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: