Following the airing of Channel 4's Dispatches programme The Great Benefits Row on Monday 11 April 2016, the BPS is extremely concerned about the appropriateness of the training, behaviour and outcome goals of some disability assessors employed by Capita as depicted on the programme.
From:Department for Work and PensionsFirst published:28 March 2013Last updated:11 April 2016, see all updatesPart of:Welfare reform
The Work and Pensions Committee launches an inquiry into the Government's commitment to halve the "disability employment gap" - the difference in employment rates between disabled and non-disabled people. Deadline for written submissions is Monday 9 May 2016.
The Great Benefits Row: Channel 4 Dispatches tonight 11 April 2016 Dispatches goes undercover in a 4 billion pound company who assess the disabled for benefits, and discovers unprofessional conduct from one of its assessors, including derogatory statements about claimants. Channel 4 Dispatches - Monday 11th April, Channel 4, 8pm
am somewhat concerned that disabled people are in the process of shooting themselves in the foot.