From an interview with Vince Cable, Treasury, Liberal Party. On BBC News 24, concerning Incapacity Benefit.
You may also be interested in this story on the BBC News website - click here.
"He is calling for Support, and a flexible approach to those on Incapacity Benefit & "invalidity benefit". He mentions a "flexible" approach, needed to help people get back to part time work so that they are not penalised.
He picked up on the Mental Health issues.
He raised the issue of the medical tests. Over riding the judgements of GP's. People working to quota's as they already do for some of the disability benefits. Trying to get people off the lists but not actually solving the problem.
He was asked if it was his "gut instinct" or "worry" that this was just a ways of saving money.
He replied that it was. Though he acknowledged that some money could be saved. But that you have to "invest" to "save". That the money had to go in to help people that are disabled especially those with mental health issues.
He also said there were no short cuts here. That this wasn't going to happen quickly or easily."
I did email Mr. Cable as part of a cross party email I sent out about our issues. I have had no response. However his response above clearly indicates he is very aware of the problems we as part of the disabled community are facing.
This entry is not an endorsement of any political party. I merely mention it as some may not have caught the story. If you are aware of positions taken by others please add a comment with details or email me.
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