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Expert chosen by DWP appears to suggest scrapping ‘fitness for work’ test

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By John Pring Disability News Service December 21st 2017 The occupational health expert chosen by the government to review its

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Sir Bert Massie: Tributes to ‘a life committed to disabled people’s liberation’

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By John Pring Disability News Service October 19th 2017 Tributes have been paid to Sir Bert Massie, the chair of

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Years of austerity have left personal assistance in ‘very fragile state’

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By John Pring Disability News Service 6th July 2017   The concept of personal assistance has been severely damaged by

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