Tag Archives: Damian Green MP
Work capability assessment overhaul planned for disabled
BBC news article, 30 October 2016: Work capability assessment overhaul for disabled The scheme that assesses claimants of disability benefits faces a major overhaul, following claims by a charity that it is “fundamentally flawed”. A consultation on reforming the Work … Continue reading
PIP claimants will not be spared retests, DWP admits
Disability news service blog post by John Pring, October 6, 2016: Tory conference: PIP claimants will not be spared retests, DWP admits The government has confirmed that sick and disabled people who will soon be spared reassessments for out-of-work benefits … Continue reading
ESA re-tests axed for chronically ill claimants
BBC news article, 1 Oct 2016: Employment and Support Allowance: Re-tests axed for chronically ill claimants Tens of thousands of people claiming the main benefit for long-term sickness will no longer face repeated medical assessments to keep their payments. Work … Continue reading