Tag Archives: Fit for work

“Treated Like A Criminal”

Posted on October 3, 2016 by AADOnline

By: G.E. According to the Disability News Service the sister of a man who was driven to suicide by the Work Capability System also tried to take her own life after the way she was treated by the department for … Continue reading →

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61 Year Old Amputee Declared “Fit For Work”

Posted on October 3, 2016 by AADOnline

By: G.E. According to a story I came across a 61 year old amputee has been told he must look for work despite being unable to leave the house. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to remove a blood clot, in December … Continue reading →

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Deaths linked to benefit cuts

Posted on September 13, 2016 by AADOnline

By: G.E. Since the cuts to benefits and the change from DLA to PIP, many people, after losing their benefits or being found “fit for work” after an ESA assessment, have taken their own lives. A story I found online … Continue reading →

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