Professor who wrote Coalition health policy was paid by drugs firm

By Nina Lakhani Tuesday, 26 July 2011 The Government’s “independent” adviser on mass tranquiliser addiction has received research funding from […]
by Holmey
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MPs’ committee criticises press over incapacity benefit reporting

26 July, 2011 – 12:15 — Patrick Casey A group of MPs has today echoed Full Fact’s criticism of media coverage of […]
by Holmey
on Jul 26
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The government's reform of the disability benefits system has angered claimants, who say the new tests fail to identify why they can't work. Amelia Gentleman reports on the fallout of Cameron's war against 'sicknote culture'
by Holmey
on Jul 26
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The eligibility test for the new employment support allowance is widely condemned to MPs at a pilot scheme meeting
by Holmey
on Jul 26
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So, politicians designed an incapacity benefits system in which virtually nobody qualifies for help. How can that be justified?
by Holmey
on Jul 26
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Incapacity benefit reassessment not yet understood by claimants say MPs

The conclusion of a report published today (26 July) by the Work and Pensions select committee is that the Government’s […]
by Holmey
on Jul 26
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Benefits review ‘causing anxiety’

The Government’s aim of helping people with disabilities and long-term health conditions back into work is “laudable”, but the process […]
by Holmey
on Jul 26
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A French company is being paid millions to harass incapacity benefit claimants with the threat of being made destitute
by Holmey
on Jul 26
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The mayor's rhetoric on housing is welcome, but the poorest households will not feel the benefit of new homes
by Holmey
on Jul 26
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Hundreds in Brighton March Against Benefit Cuts

Brighton Disabled People Against the Cuts and Brighton Benefits Campaign organise a demonstration against benefit cuts and in particular cuts to disability benefits. […]
by Holmey
on Jul 26
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Report into welfare reform says retesting sickness benefits claimants has subject vulnerable people to 'fear and anxiety'
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on Jul 26
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Government seeks to demonstrate momentum as Clegg rejects accusation of social 'cleansing'
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on Jul 26
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With the gap between rich and poor widening still further, it is painfully apparent that we are not all in this together
by Holmey
on Jul 26
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