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Sickness and disability benefits review results to be unveiled in spring

The UK government, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride, is set to unveil a review of the sickness and disability benefits system this spring. This review aims to address the rising costs and the increasing number of people claiming these benefits, which has seen a significant rise post-Covid. The initiative includes plans to reform the work capability assessment to encourage more disabled individuals and those with health conditions to seek employment, potentially saving billions in welfare costs. Critics, however, argue that these changes might push vulnerable people into unsuitable jobs, potentially worsening their health. The government's approach also involves a consultation on changes to the fit note process, aiming to integrate more support for returning to work from the outset of sickness. This overhaul is part of a broader strategy to manage the welfare system's sustainability amidst economic pressures and an aging population.

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