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Minister rejects most of advice on engagement from her own advisers

By John Pring on 28th July 2022 Category: Politics

Minister rejects most of advice on engagement from her own advisers
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The minister for disabled people has rejected most of the recommendations from a report from her department’s own advisers that called for “culture change” in the way it engages with disabled people. The report by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) […]

Tomlinson held just a handful of external meetings every month early in pandemic

By John Pring on 7th January 2021 Category: Activism and Campaigning

Tomlinson held just a handful of external meetings every month early in pandemic
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The minister for disabled people took part in just a handful of meetings with “external” organisations during each of the first four months of the pandemic, government figures have revealed. Analysis of Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) data shows that […]

Government chooses architect of universal credit to chair its benefits advice body

By John Pring on 10th September 2020 Category: Benefits and Poverty

Government chooses architect of universal credit to chair its benefits advice body
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The government is facing criticism over its decision to nominate the “architect” of universal credit to be the next chair of its independent committee of advisers on social security. Dr Stephen Brien wrote Dynamic Benefits (PDF), the report that became the […]

DWP advisers demand ‘urgent action’ on UC claimant commitment health demands

By John Pring on 12th September 2019 Category: Benefits and Poverty

DWP advisers demand ‘urgent action’ on UC claimant commitment health demands
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The government’s own social security advisers have called for “urgent” action to stop jobcentre staff forcing claimants of universal credit (UC) to take medication or attend medical appointments in return for receiving their benefits. The social security advisory committee (SSAC) included […]

PIP investigation: MPs warn of ‘broken’ system and distressed claimants

By John Pring on 16th March 2017 Category: Benefits and Poverty

PIP investigation: MPs warn of ‘broken’ system and distressed claimants
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MPs from across the House of Commons have raised fresh concerns about the assessment process for the government’s new disability benefit. Work and pensions secretary Damian Green faced further questioning about the personal independence payment (PIP) system yesterday (Wednesday), following his […]

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