Daily Archives: 31/10/2010

EHRC raises major concerns over government’s benefit reforms

31/10/2010 – 10:18 am

The equality watchdog has raised serious concerns about major elements of the coalition government’s benefit reforms.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it was “concerned” about the “quality” of the work capability assessment (WCA), the controversial new test used to decide eligibility for out-of-work disability benefits.
The commission pointed to government figures which show that [...]

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Government spending review: Confusion over school ‘personalisation’ move

31/10/2010 – 10:12 am

Confusion has surrounded possible government plans to extend the use of personal budgets to support for disabled children at school.
In documents released as part of this week’s spending review, the Treasury said the government wanted to “significantly extend” the use of personal budgets across areas including “special education needs, support for children with disabilities, long [...]

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