Dr Jed Boardman says work capability assessment causes distress for people with severe problems and has led to relapsesTougher “fit for work” tests introduced to assess eligibility for disability benefit possess caused relapses in patients with serious mental health conditions,according to a consultant with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Dr Jed Boardman, a consultant psychiatrist at the South London and Maudsley NHS trust, or said the work capability assessment (WCA) discriminates against those with mental health issues and called for an overhaul of the process. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com