Scope statement on Incapacity Benefit cuts

Richard Hawkes, Chief Executive of Scope, said: “We know that changes need to be made to the benefits system. However, the current medical tests used to reassess people and move them into work are inherently flawed.

“We fear that simply speeding this process up will mean that corners will be cut, disabled people’s needs will not be met and the Government will fail to achieve its aims.

“This is the second attack on vital support for disabled people in two weeks following the changes to Disability Living Allowance in the so-called ‘fair' Emergency Budget.

“Disabled people cannot afford to keep on drawing the short straw.”

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