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Protesters await vital ‘fitness for work’ court ruling

23/01/2013 – 3:00 pm

Protesters took part in a vigil outside the Royal Courts of Justice this week as they awaited a ruling in a case that could force the government to improve its much-criticised “fitness for work” test.
Inside, the high court was hearing the claim for judicial review brought by two disabled people, who say the work capability [...]

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DWP blocks vital detail on ILF consultation

14/01/2013 – 10:00 am

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has refused to say how many disabled people who took part in a major public consultation were opposed to its decision to close the Independent Living Fund (ILF).
Esther McVey, the Conservative minister for disabled people, confirmed last month that ILF would close in April 2015, with funding passed [...]

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