Tag Archives: benefits sanctions

High success rate in ESA sanction challenges

Posted on 08/24/2017 by wames

People with ME can be reassured that it is worth challenging Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) sanctions, according to recent statistics. Disability Rights UK blog post, 17 August 2017: High success rate in ESA sanction challenges New DWP statistics show … Continue reading →

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Spending watchdog calls for ‘wide-ranging’ review of benefit sanctions

Posted on 12/02/2016 by wames

Disability news service blog post, by John Pring, 1 Dec 2016: Spending watchdog calls for ‘wide-ranging’ review of benefit sanctions regime  The government has been heavily-criticised by the public spending watchdog for failing to investigate how its own sanctions regime … Continue reading →

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Are benefits sanctions value for money? NAO wants your input

Posted on 04/20/2016 by wames

The National Audit Office (NAO) is undertaking a study to examine whether the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is achieving value for money from its administration of benefit sanctions. To receive benefits such as Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit, … Continue reading →

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