21st Century Welfare

In response to the Government's report on welfare reform - 21st Century Welfare, Richard Hawkes, chief executive of Scope, said:

“Any plan to simplify the benefits system and support disabled people into the workplace is a positive move because we know this is what disabled people want.

"The spirit with which the Government has approached reforms in the 21st century welfare report is certainly positive on paper. We hope that they will now take the time to talk to disabled people so they can accurately assess the impact the proposed changes will have on people with very specific and individual needs.

"Only then can we confidently say that we are moving closer to a society where ‘disabled people have an equal role’ and are fully supported to reach their potential.”

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