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Sophie Christian & David Bentley & Alexander Smail

DWP updates Universal Credit rules for those too sick to work

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated their rules regarding Universal Credit claimants who say they are too ill to work.

Under the new guidance, people looking to receive the benefit may be asked to undergo a medical assessment as soon as they make a claim.

It will affect everybody who states in their application form that they have a physical or mental health condition or disability.

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