.... It is my experience that commitments made by ministers and the DWP don’t always exactly match the reality of the everyday journey on the ground. Let’s add that to the list of issues to explore. I’m keen for Mr Green [the new Work & Pensions Secretary] to open jobcentre doors at all times to journalists, claimant representatives and anybody else who wants to forensically examine the facts of the DWP’s support for sick or disabled benefit claimants.....(1)
Self-help support vs ravages of 'welfare reform'. Never attend anywhere official alone!
This blog currently focuses on national policy matters that impact upon KUWG members.
Kilburn Unemployed Workers Group as a group focuses primarily on combating benefits injustices locally through advocacy in individuals' benefit claims, and demonstrations that emphasise that there is hope when we come together. We are more angry than frightened.
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
Transparency and tours of inspection, not 'King's New Clothes Statements', please Mr Green
Blogger and Honorary KUWG Member Kate Belgrave says regarding supply of support to vulnerable disabled benefit claimants made more vulnerable by lack of real support and far too much 'conditionality' plus sanctions plus council rent arrears pursuers breathing down their necks:
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