Daily Archives: 04/03/2012

Workfare controversy: Fears over plans for ‘unlimited work experience’

04/03/2012 – 9:00 am

Disabled people could soon be forced to work for their benefits for an unlimited period of time, campaigners fear.
Measures in the welfare reform bill will mean many disabled people found eligible for employment and support allowance (ESA) – but capable of some “work-related activity” – could be asked to carry out periods of work experience.
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Freedom Guide calls for an end to ‘blatant discrimination’

04/03/2012 – 9:00 am

The European Union (EU) must act to halt the “blatant discrimination” that prevents disabled people working, studying or travelling in other countries, according to a major new report by Europe’s leading disabled people’s organisation.
The Freedom Guide, or Paving the Way Towards Free Movement for Persons with Disabilities, is a key part of the European Disability [...]

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