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Mental Health Crisis and Welfare Reform: Urgent Needs

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Three leading charities – Mind, Scope and Citizens Advice – have seen a big increase in demand following the government’s welfare green paper.   People are worried what the changes will mean and how they will cover the cost of living and how this will impact on their physical and mental health.  The charities are urging …

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Liz Kendall’s Proposed Changes to Welfare: What You Need to Know

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The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall MP, announced the benefits reform Green Paper this week. The significant reforms to the welfare system, aiming to reduce the benefits bill by £5 billion annually by 2030 and encourage employment among those capable of working.  Abolishing the Work Capability Assessment which evaluates an individuals’ eligibility for health-related …

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