A doctor who worked for the private company which assesses people for disability benefits says its methods are “unfair”. Greg Wood, a former Royal Navy doctor, resigned from Atos earlier this month, after working as an assessor for two-and-a-half years. … Continue reading
This is the Employment Support Allowance Regulation 25 in full: 25.— (1) A claimant who does not have limited capability for work as determined in accordance with the limited capability for work assessment is to be treated as having limited … Continue reading
Tanni Grey Thomson has been turned down for the position of Head of Sport England in favour of Nick Bittel Chief Executive of the London Marathon, some people are questioning this decision but did anyone really think the government would … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
It is not just the Tory faithful who wish to see the end of the welfare system as we know it, the Labour Party too have jumped on that bandwagon for they have at every opportunity turned their backs on … Continue reading
I’m writing this after having been offered a “Conference Call” with Dr.Stephen Duckworth, I had originally agreed to such a call in the near future but have now decided to decline this offer for several reasons, one being his interview … Continue reading
A FOI Request has confirmed what I had suspected for a long time, Capita will not be offering PIP Claimants the opportunity of having their assessments audio recorded as was previously thought to be the case. It now seems the … Continue reading