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Re: The state benefits system mega-thread.
Billion pound bill expected for fixing botched disability benefits.
https://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/bil...11364355766261
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claimed to have corrected the underlying problem, but in February was forced to admit that 30,000 extra cases had been identified – despite new guidance being issued.
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Labour MP Mr Field criticised the “awful, painful, error-ridden” assessment process and “miserable and lengthy” appeal process, which has meant tens of thousands of disabled people have not been given money they were owed.
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