ESA is an inadequate system that is short-changing disabled people - Scope
Mark Atkinson, Chief Executive
| Scope
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It’s vital that all underpayments are paid swiftly, so that disabled people get the financial support they need to live independently, says Scope.
“This is yet another report that lays bare the failings of an inadequate system that is short-changing disabled people.
"On top of shoddy administration and poor attitudes, some disabled ESA claimants have been underpaid for up to six years.
"It’s vital that all underpayments are paid swiftly, so that disabled people get the financial support they need to live independently.
"The Department for Work and Pensions must begin to build trust in the system, and reform the failing fitness for work test.”
