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Old 24-03-2019, 11:11   #2079
RichardCoulter
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Re: The state benefits system mega-thread.

How the DWP refers to claimants in private and sometime accidentally in public seems at odds with Amber Rudd's high opinion of DWP employees.

"in this lying bitches [sic] case"
https://www.theguardian.com/politics...as-lying-bitch

The DWP argued the woman could not be disabled enough to be eligible for PIP because she drove a car, was responsible for two children, and was claiming carer's Allowance.

Only a few weeks ago Amber Rudd told us:

"Across the DWP, there is already huge commitment to helping disabled people navigate the obstacles they face. It is obvious to me that my colleagues in jobcentres and policy teams in Whitehall are in their jobs because they want to help people – and they do enormous good every day."

"I want to build a strong relationship, based on trust and mutual understanding, between work coaches and claimants"

Just to add that, depending on the circumstances, it is perfectly reasonable for someone to be a carer and disabled at the same time.

Last edited by RichardCoulter; 24-03-2019 at 11:15. Reason: Added to post.
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