Judges rule WCA "unfair"

[Rennie1989]

Hello guys

A three judge panel has concluded today that the assessment used by the Department of Work and Pension, the WCA, unfairly assess those with mental illnesses and is "unlawful". They have called for a reform but the DWP want to appeal. In the mean time mental illness and autism charities have called for reassessments to be halted until a reform has been made.

This is fantastic news which should bring an end to mental health discrimination on this level!

Here are some links:
The Guardian -mhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2013/may/22/fitness-work-tests-mental-health-unfair
Rethink - http://www.rethink.org/news-views/2013/05/finally-legal-proof-that-disability-benefits-test-is-unfair-for-people-with-mental-illness
Mind - http://www.mind.org.uk/news/show/8895_victory_for_welfare_campaigners_as_judges_rul e_controversial_disability_benefits_procedure_is_u nfair

[kittikat]

That's great news and hopefully a step in the right direction at last :yesyes:

Thanks for sharing xx

[Kells81]

Brilliant stuff-thanks for sharing!

[bernie1977]

That's good to hear, hope the DWPs appeal fails

[kittikat]

A bit more info on this....

http://blacktrianglecampaign.org/2013/05/22/victory-mental-health-resistance-networks-judicial-review-of-the-wca-finally-legal-proof-that-disability-benefits-test-is-unfair-for-people-with-mental-illness/

[Rennie1989]

I just had a look at a WCA and I'm shocked that they have one assessment for physical illness, mental illness and learning disabilities. Because I can walk, talk and control my bladder I would score 'fit to work' even though I suffer from anxiety and depression. No wonder why people struggle with this assessment. That's a MASSIVE failing from the government.