Welfare Reform

61% of people affected by the social housing size criteria, commonly known as the Bedroom tax, are disabled or have a long term illness or health problem.

DWP ordered to disclose key documents about “dehumanising” plans to reform Work Capability Assessment

DWP ordered to disclose key documents about “dehumanising” plans to reform Work Capability Assessment

The DWP did no “employment or disability assessments” of the proposals before consultation
Pre-budget statement from Disability Poverty Campaign Group

Pre-budget statement from Disability Poverty Campaign Group

We speak out against further cuts and call on government to invest in the social infrastructure we need
Disability Poverty Campaign Group statement on Winter Fuel Payment changes

Disability Poverty Campaign Group statement on Winter Fuel Payment changes

Inclusion London and the DPCG call for the government to reverse dangerous cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment
WCA/PIP assessments – IL/DPAC position statement

WCA/PIP assessments – IL/DPAC position statement

Inclusion London/Disabled People Against Cuts position statement on Work Capability Assessment (WCA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments has been published.
Inclusion London’s position statement on Universal Credit

Inclusion London’s position statement on Universal Credit

Our position on Universal Credit, covering the difficulties caused by the UC system, which can result in Deaf and Disabled people being pushed further into debt and left struggling to pay for basic necessities; our concerns with new draft regulations; and our recommendations.
Universal Credit – Inclusion London’s response to the SSAC Committee’s consultation on the 2018 regulations

Universal Credit – Inclusion London’s response to the SSAC Committee’s consultation on the 2018 regulations

Inclusion London believes the Universal Credit (UC) system is not fit for purpose and should be stopped and scrapped. But unfortunately the government is determined to go ahead with the full rollout of UC, refusing even to halt it until the current problems have been addressed, therefore we have made suggestions to improve the Universal Credit regulations 2018 in our response.
Inclusion London’s evidence to the Public Accounts Select Committee’s Universal Credit inquiry 2018

Inclusion London’s evidence to the Public Accounts Select Committee’s Universal Credit inquiry 2018

Our evidence and recommendations to the Public Accounts Select Committee Universal Credit inquiry.
Inclusion London and DPAC position paper on the PIP guidance and review of existing claims post the High Court’s decision in RF v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Inclusion London and DPAC position paper on the PIP guidance and review of existing claims post the High Court’s decision in RF v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

The position paper includes our recommendations about the urgent steps the DWP needs to take, the changes to the guidance it should make and the principles it should follow during the review process. 
Inclusion London’s evidence to the 2018 Work and Pensions Committee’s inquiry into benefit sanctions

Inclusion London’s evidence to the 2018 Work and Pensions Committee’s inquiry into benefit sanctions

Inclusion London is opposed to the sanctioning of benefits which evidence demonstrates has zero or negative impacts on employment outcomes for Disabled people while actively causing serious harm on a significant scale.
Briefing for ESA & PIP assessment advocates

Briefing for ESA & PIP assessment advocates

Winvisible have produced a briefing for professionals and others supporting people claiming ESA (Employment Support Allowance) or PIP (Personal Independence Payment) and for whom having to attend a face-to-face assessment would be harmful or inappropriate.