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
Thousands of cancer patients will lose up to £191 a year because of the government’s plans to allow benefits to rise more slowly than living costs – despite ministerial assurances that this cut would not affect disabled people. Charities and … Continue reading
I contacted Gillian Guy CEO of CAB to see what they were doing about informing people about their rights to have their WCA Audio Recorded, her reply somewhat annoyed me but didn’t surprise, I had hoped the info I supplied her … Continue reading
An ex-serviceman who is always just moments from death has had his benefits axed as he awaits a new heart. Alex Smith has been told he is fit to work – despite having to carry around a machine to keep … Continue reading
THE full, shocking truth about Tory fitness-to-work tests is exposed today by the Daily Record. We sat alongside a man who is registered blind, needs a white stick and went to a special school for the blind as he … Continue reading
Information provided by Hardest Hit Campaign – Published: 2012-10-25 A report published 22 October, 2012 exposes how the UK Government‘s welfare cuts are hitting disabled people hardest: 8 in 10 (85 per cent) claim losing their Disability Living Allowance (DLA) … Continue reading
It’s time to stop talking and focus our anger, take the fight to their doorsteps The government has drawn up plans to withdraw £71 a week from sick and disabled benefit claimants if they fail to take steps to get … Continue reading
By Matthew D’Arcy A former chairman of the Disability Rights Commission has shown support for protests against Paralympics partner Atos, with campaigners disgruntled at ‘fitness to work’ tests that the company is carrying out for the government. Speaking … Continue reading