Published 18 days ago

Depression and anxiety sufferers 'to lose sickness benefits in welfare reforms'

People with depression or anxiety may lose sickness benefits due to proposed Government welfare reforms, announced by Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride.
A Green Paper alongside the statement will outline changes to Personal Independence Payments eligibility and assessments.
Mr. Stride implied that individuals with 'milder mental health conditions' might not receive financial support under the new criteria.

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The Guardian

People with depression or anxiety could lose sickness benefits, says UK minister

Mel Stride says therapy or respite could be offered instead of Pip payments to those with ‘milder’ mental health issues

18 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

New benefits crackdown as disabled people may be offered vouchers instead of cash

Mel Stride, the Work and Pensions Secretary, is set to announce the new ‘green paper’ on Tuesday

18 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Depression and anxiety sufferers 'to lose sickness benefits in welfare reforms'

The Work and Pensions Secretary is set to announce plans to overhaul the way disability benefits work in a statement to the Commons on Monday, with proposals aimed at providing "more tailored support in line with their needs"

18 days ago·United Kingdom

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