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Invitation to an IIAC meeting on 6 July 2023

An opportunity for members of the public to learn about the work of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC).

The aim of the meeting is to give members of the public, their representatives, and people with a professional interest in occupational diseases, the opportunity to learn and ask questions about the council’s work.

The meeting will be hybrid, taking place both online and in person in Cardiff from 10am to 3:15pm at:

The Angel Hotel
Castle Street
Cardiff
CF10 1SZ

The meeting will include:

  • an explanation of the council’s role in making recommendations to ministers about the industrial injuries scheme
  • presentations and discussions about the council’s work in the past year
  • an opportunity to contribute views and ideas on the council’s future work

The council welcomes any questions in advance of the meeting, where they will respond.

Reserve a place or ask questions by Monday 26 June 2023 at iiac@dwp.gov.uk

It might not be possible to accept all applications if the number of requests is higher than expected.

About IIAC

The (IIAC) provides advice to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland on matters relating to the industrial injuries scheme. In particular, it gives advice on which diseases, and the jobs that cause them, should be included in the scheme.

The council is formed of medical, scientific and legal experts, and representatives of employers and employed earners.

The council does not represent the Department for Work and Pensions and has no involvement in individual claims or decisions.

Published 12 May 2023