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Attending an internal interview is a legitimate part of your employment and, in most cases, should not result in a loss of pay or forced time off in lieu. Unless your contract specifically allows for it, any deduction may be unlawful. If this happens, you have the right to challenge it and, if necessary, seek legal redress.
Disability and poverty are deeply intertwined, and when they co-exist, the barriers multiply. Families with disabled children are more likely to experience financial hardship, social exclusion, and mental health challenges, yet they often receive the least support. According to recent research, including findings from The Childhood Trust, the cost of living crisis has placed even more strain on already stretched services, making it harder for social workers to meet the needs of families with disabled children.
People with complex disabilities deserve to be assessed by professionals with relevant expertise, not generalists working from tick-box criteria. In cases where medical consultants and hospital letters confirm a lifelong condition, that should be sufficient. This is more than just a benefits issue — it’s about human dignity, equality, and justice. And at Disabled Entrepreneur UK, we’ve got your back.
“One of the most overlooked aspects of disability assessments like PIP is the failure to fairly account for fluctuating conditions. Many individuals live with illnesses that vary from day to day — such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, or certain mental health conditions. These are not linear or predictable, and yet the current system often assumes a static level of ability. This creates a harmful narrative that if someone can perform a task once, they can always do it — which is simply not the case. A more compassionate and realistic approach would recognise how the severity of symptoms can fluctuate, affecting daily living and mobility in deeply inconsistent and exhausting ways.”
The proposed public spending changes could exacerbate issues, potentially driving vulnerable individuals into poverty and undermining their dignity and well-being. Human rights advocates stress that such policies may contravene international human rights standards, particularly those related to social security and an adequate standard of living.
Forcing disabled individuals to undergo repeated, degrading, and inhumane assessments has a domino effect, exacerbating mental health struggles and increasing pressure on the NHS. The stress and anxiety caused by these unnecessary reassessments can lead to worsening health conditions, further reducing an individual’s quality of life while placing additional financial and medical strain on public healthcare services.
The DWP’s actions, including the termination of essential benefits without comprehensive evaluations of individual circumstances, have directly contributed to the suffering and deaths of vulnerable disabled individuals. There is an urgent need for systemic reforms to ensure that the welfare system effectively safeguards and supports those it is designed to help.
The UK government is reportedly considering a significant overhaul of disability benefits, which may involve replacing the current Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system. This proposed change has raised concerns about its potential to override previous tribunal decisions and possibly breach existing laws.
Categorizing individuals with Short Bowel Syndrome as having Limited Capability for Work (LCW) under Universal Credit, implying they may be expected to work in the future, reflects an ableist and medically inaccurate stance. Unlike conditions that can improve over time, Short Bowel Syndrome is a lifelong and progressive disorder that only deteriorates as the body struggles with chronic malabsorption, fatigue, and related complications. To suggest that someone with SBS may one day become fit for work ignores the stark medical reality and places them in unnecessary financial and emotional distress.
The failure to accommodate employees with disabilities could result in a wave of lawsuits across the country, with disabled workers seeking justice for the discrimination they face. The public outcry will be undeniable as individuals and advocacy groups demand accountability.