DWP admits making up quotes by 'benefit claimants' saying sanctions helped them - UK Politics - UK - The Independent
the revelation is controversial because the sanctions system has been criticised for causing extreme hardship and being operated in an unfair and arbitrary way.
in one case a man with heart problems was sanctioned because he had a heart attack during a disability benefits assessment and thus failed to complete the assessment.
charities including Crisis and the Joseph Rowntree Foundationsay the sanctions are responsible for a significant increase in homelessness and rough sleeping in Britain under David Cameron's government.
Mark Serwotka, the general secretary of the PCS union, told The Independent that the department's actions were "sinister"
an Scorer, Head of Policy at the learning disability charity Mencap said the DWP had misled the public.
"DWP's made up case studies present an unrepresentative view of the sanctions regime and its impact on disabled people. Benefits are a lifeline to many people with a learning disability who rely on them to make ends meet.
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the revelation is controversial because the sanctions system has been criticised for causing extreme hardship and being operated in an unfair and arbitrary way.
in one case a man with heart problems was sanctioned because he had a heart attack during a disability benefits assessment and thus failed to complete the assessment.
charities including Crisis and the Joseph Rowntree Foundationsay the sanctions are responsible for a significant increase in homelessness and rough sleeping in Britain under David Cameron's government.
Mark Serwotka, the general secretary of the PCS union, told The Independent that the department's actions were "sinister"
an Scorer, Head of Policy at the learning disability charity Mencap said the DWP had misled the public.
"DWP's made up case studies present an unrepresentative view of the sanctions regime and its impact on disabled people. Benefits are a lifeline to many people with a learning disability who rely on them to make ends meet.
rEAD MORE:
IAIN DUNCAN SMITH ACCUSED OF MISLEADING THE PUBLIC WITH FAKE QUOTES PROMOTING THE GOVERNMENT'S BENEFIT SANCTIONS SYSTEM
IAIN DUNCAN SMITH IS 'PRETENDING THAT SANCTIONS ARE WORKING' WITH FAKE QUOTES, LABOUR SAYS