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Budget disability benefit proposal changes described as 'a disaster for disabled people'

The proposals for change to disability benefits announced by the Chancellor yesterday have been described as “a disaster for disabled people and people with health conditions”. Derry City and Strabane District councillor Maeve O'Neill (People Before ...

16 Mar 2023 at 08:33

Welfare reforms will leave ‘gaping chasm’ with 600,000 at risk of losing out

A radical change in welfare reform which could see a million people on benefits required to work and 600,000 lose hundreds of pounds a month has been described as a “purpose-built gaping chasm” in the system for disabled people. Analysis presented ...

16 Mar 2023 at 19:04

Disabled could be offered more support to work from home under benefits reforms

People with disabilities could be given more help to work from home as part of plans to reduce the numbers claiming sickness benefits, the Work and Pensions Secretary has said. Mel Stride said new plans could see those with health conditions ...

05 Sept 2023 at 14:51

Report shows ‘lack of trust’ in system for health assessments

A report by the Work and Pensions Committee has found a “profound lack of trust” in the system of health assessments for benefits, with the committee recommending some “quick and easy changes” to restore confidence. The system is in place ...

14 Apr 2023 at 02:23

Equalities watchdog expresses concerns for disabled over benefits reforms

The equalities watchdog has written to the Government to raise concerns about the potential impact on disabled people of proposed changes to the test aimed at establishing someone’s ability to work. The Equality and Human Rights ...

27 Oct 2023 at 17:21

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