LSE research quoted by David Cameron suggests link between greater choice and death rates - but critics claim study is flawed
Almost two-thirds of trusts affected as cuts bite By Oliver Wright, Whitehall Editor Hip replacements, cataract surgery and tonsil removal […]
Published by Adam Lotun on Jul 26, 2011 Target: Department of Works & Pensions Region: United Kingdom Web site: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1631738440   Background (Preamble): The UK Disabled […]
The government’s aim of helping people with disabilities into work is “laudable” but the process causes anxiety, MPs say. Channel […]
By Nina Lakhani Tuesday, 26 July 2011 The Government’s “independent” adviser on mass tranquiliser addiction has received research funding from […]
26 July, 2011 – 12:15 — Patrick Casey A group of MPs has today echoed Full Fact’s criticism of media coverage of […]

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'

The eligibility test for the new employment support allowance is widely condemned to MPs at a pilot scheme meeting

So, politicians designed an incapacity benefits system in which virtually nobody qualifies for help. How can that be justified?
The conclusion of a report published today (26 July) by the Work and Pensions select committee is that the Government’s […]
The Government’s aim of helping people with disabilities and long-term health conditions back into work is “laudable”, but the process […]

A French company is being paid millions to harass incapacity benefit claimants with the threat of being made destitute

The mayor's rhetoric on housing is welcome, but the poorest households will not feel the benefit of new homes
Brighton Disabled People Against the Cuts and Brighton Benefits Campaign organise a demonstration against benefit cuts and in particular cuts to disability benefits. […]

Report into welfare reform says retesting sickness benefits claimants has subject vulnerable people to 'fear and anxiety'

Government seeks to demonstrate momentum as Clegg rejects accusation of social 'cleansing'

With the gap between rich and poor widening still further, it is painfully apparent that we are not all in this together
AN unprecedented coalition of private and voluntary sector groups working with children in care has been formed to fight for […]
Righteous anger by disabled people over Atos incompetence in assessing benefit claims should also be directed at the government Atos […]

Larry Newman was assessed by an Atos staff member and awarded zero points. To qualify for sickness benefit he needed 15. He died from lung problems soon after
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