Claim: 6 months ago the DWP promised a review of Universal Credit for the terminally ill.
Fact-check: This claim that 2,000 people have died waiting for benefits since a Universal Credit review was announced needs context - Full Fact
Verdict: correct. the department for work and pensions said in july 2019 that it would evaluate how the benefits system worked for those nearing the end of their life and those with severe conditions.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Grace Rahman
Date published: 2020-01-20T00:00:00