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Spending watchdog calls for ‘wide-ranging’ review of benefit sanctions
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
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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Atos, Maximus & Capita admit assessment failures
Disability news service article, by John Pring, February 4, 2016: Atos, Maximus and Capita forced to admit assessment failures The three companies that carry out disability benefit assessments for the government have all been forced to admit regret at … Continue reading
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Contracted out health and disability assessments inquiry debate in parliament 3 Feb 2016
Contracted out health and disability assessments inquiry, 18 January 2016 The Public Accounts Committee holds a session on contracted out health and disability assessments on Wednesday 3 February 2016 at 2.30pm. Watch Parliament TV: Contracted out health and disability assessments … Continue reading
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