PUBLISHED: 28 NOVEMBER 2023 Claimants have been left in a state of deep uncertainty over the government’s response to the work capability assessment (WCA) consultation. In particular, they want to know what is happening to reassessments for claimants in the support group for employment and support allowance (ESA) or who have limited capability for work-related … Continue reading “Has the DWP already stopped reassessing support group and LCWRA claimants?”
Month: November 2023
Employment support launched for over a million people
New Back to Work Plan to help up to 1,100,000 people with long-term health conditions, disabilities or long-term unemployment to look for and stay in work. • Additional support comes alongside tougher sanctions for people who don’t look for work, as part of the next generation of welfare reforms. • Includes exploring reforms of the … Continue reading “Employment support launched for over a million people”
DR UK release statement response to Chancellors comments on benefit changes
DR UK release statement response to Chancellors comments on benefit changes Fri,17 November 2023 “For the past few months there has been a seemingly relentless attack on vulnerable, long-term sick and Disabled people on benefits. From the tabloid press to the front bench at Westminster, this ongoing rhetoric is sadly nothing new to those who … Continue reading “DR UK release statement response to Chancellors comments on benefit changes”
Landmark ruling
APOLOGY AND COMPENSATION FOR BREACHES OF HUMAN RIGHTS – FAMILY SECURES ADMISSION OF FAILURE AND HARM CAUSED 1st November, London: In a landmark settlement for families of relatives with learning disabilities, the Royal Court of Justice has today approved a settlement acknowledging the human rights violations of a mother and her son, Ben. Ben was … Continue reading “Landmark ruling”