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Originally Posted by MarkC1984
The cuts are designed to get those who should be working and claiming off benefits and into work. Unfortunately, a lot of people who genuinely should be claiming ESA, incapacity, etc. are being caught up in this. My aunt, who has arthritis in her spine and cannot walk without a walking stick, had her medical questionnaire through last year. One question was can you make a hot drink on your own without help. If you say yes, then you are fit for work. My aunt, who is too honest for her own good, said yes she can make a hot drink for herself. She has been told she can claim ESA, but is also OK to work if she can find a job where she can alternate sitting and walking.
A lot of it is not the fault of the Government, but rather the company who assesses people.
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that is my point the DWPs own figures show the amount lost to workshy is tiny. Yes you are right they should be made to look for work, The assessments are over strict and hit the wrong people but have you seen the hoops you have to jump through to claim JSA long term? which is a good thing of course but then you get the unfair sanctions.