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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fox

Equalities watchdog expresses concerns for disabled over benefits reforms

PA Wire

The equalities watchdog has written to the Government to raise concerns about the potential impact on disabled people of proposed changes to the test aimed at establishing someone’s ability to work.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said next week’s deadline on a consultation on changes to the Work Capability Assessment must be extended to allow more time for responses.

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