Gov refuses to say which conditions no longer qualify for benefits under reforms
The Work and Pensions Secretary has refused to set out which health conditions will no longer result in access to sickness benefits, as part of the Government’s major welfare reforms.
In a statement to the Commons, Mel Stride set out plans to overhaul the way disability benefits work, with proposals aimed at providing a “fair and compassionate” system with “bespoke” support.
In a Green Paper published alongside Mr Stride’s statement, ministers proposed to reform personal independence payments (Pip), the main disability benefit, through changes to eligibility criteria and assessments.
The plans, which will be consulted on over the coming months, also include
