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The new Work Capability Assessment is excluding people unable to work from benefits
"Critics point out that this new system is too restrictive and severe, with the process being impersonal and ill-equipped to judge often complex medical issues."
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Government encourages unemployed young people to move back in with mum and dad
"Housing charities and campaign groups have warned that this plan will place many people at risk of homelessness as not everyone can go back to their parents."
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Anemia & Fibromyalgia: How's Your Iron Level?
"A study published in 2010 showed a significant difference in serum ferritin (iron) levels between healthy people and those with fibromyalgia. Researchers concluded that low iron created a 6.5-fold increase to the risk of fibromyalgia."
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Being clean led to benefits cut
"I do want to work, my brain is ok even if the body is wearing out but where am I supposed to find a job? There aren't enough for fit people let alone for an arthritic 50-something! Incidentally, part of why I was found to be fit was that I was clean, could hold a conversation and could carry a medium size handbag.
A tip for anyone who has an assessment coming up – go scruffy, be incoherent and don't take a handbag."
Friday, 13 April 2012
Links of the day 04/13/2012
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