Atos apologises to long-term sick wrongly assessed as fit for work

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In her first public interview, Lisa Coleman, the manager who oversees the firm’s contract with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), was asked by BBC Radio 4′s You and Yours programme if she would like to apologise. She replied: … Continue reading

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BBC radio presenter wins tribunal after DWP wrongly claimed she was fit to work despite recovering from chemotherapy and double mastectomy…

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A BBC radio star has beaten the Government in a tribunal after they wrongly claimed she was fit to work as she recovered from intensive chemotherapy and losing both breasts. Val Armstrong, of Carlisle, Cumbria, challenged the Department For Work … Continue reading

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Atos/DWP Responsible For Another Death…

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Nicholas Peter Barker, of Bridge Farm Close, Helmsley, was found dead in his front garden with a shotgun at his feet by his neighbour on December 10 last year. In a statement, Keith Howes said he had known Mr Barker for … Continue reading

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Atos Forced to Pay Out £2K In ESA WCA Equality Act Case….

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Whilst the government would be ever so pleased If all us crips just laid down and died quietly some have found the strength to fight back against these bastards and won? A man has received compensation from Atos to the … Continue reading

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GPs to be paid £33 per patient to assess eligibility for new disability benefit

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  The PIP replaced the disability living allowance this week and GPs will be required to give details of the diagnosis, history, variability, treatment and the impact of the condition on the patients’ life, for which they will be paid … Continue reading

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Three disabled claimants launch legal action against new mobility tests

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Three disabled claimants have launched a legal action to challenge the government’s more stringent tests for mobility allowances that came into force on Monday. The decision to seek a judicial review of the regulations emerged as the work and pensions … Continue reading

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Rodney Jacks Personal Atos/DWP Voyage ” A must read” Thanks Rodney…

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I was recently awarded ESA support group, this was a direct migration from incapacity benefit   without the need for a face to face assessment. I am happy with this outcome.   This has made all the letters and emails … Continue reading

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The Labour Party & Ed Balls are as cynical as the Tory’s over Welfare Reform…

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I am no supporter of George Osborne or his party but Ed Balls accusing him of being cynical in using the Philpot Murder case in regard to Welfare Cuts is a cynical ploy in itself? The Labour Party have done … Continue reading

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Anxiety over Atos fit-for-work test brings on father’s heart attack

JIM ELLIOTT suffered a massive heart attack a day after his 20-minute work capability assessment during which he had complained of chest pains and struggling to breathe. He was still deemed fit to work. A DAD who started feeling seriously … Continue reading

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