Sick pay and work assessments to be reviewed, Jeremy Hunt reveals Consultation to be carried out as cost of treating long-term health conditions that prevent people from working reaches £7bn
The system of sick pay and GP “fit notes” is to be reviewed by the government, as Jeremy Hunt, the health secretary, highlighted the growing cost of long-term sickness to the NHS and suggested getting people back to work had major benefits for health.
The review will be announced in a draft consultation document published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on Monday, which will also examine changes to the controversial work capability assessments (WCA) undergone by disabled people in order to obtain welfare. Continue reading... The Guardian
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