Neither welfare nor work is designed for people who are sometimes well and sometimes sick.
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The bill passed without its major changes to personal independence payments.
Higher living costs, more barriers to work and a large disability pay gap all increase the risk of poverty. Cutting benefits is not a solution.
Ministers say it’s their ‘moral duty’ to encourage sick and disabled people to work. But is this ‘morality’ driven by genuine compassion or cost-cutting?
Disabled people need £975 more per month to maintain the same standard of living as a non-disabled person.
Welfare reforms targeted at the sick and disabled won’t boost government coffers. In fact, spending on those who need support and investing in less conditional systems has a real financial return.
Advice saves lives and provides vital support to people seeking benefits, but severe cuts mean vulnerable people are at risk.
It is important that consideration is given to the role played by individuals working within departments, not just the government.
Perpetual uncertainty and changes to the way disability benefits work take a heavy toll on claimants.
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