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70 charities back letter urging the Government to re-assess cuts to Employment and Support Allowance ahead of House of Commons vote
MPs will debate the £30-a-week cut to the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and equivalent in Universal Credit
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Mencap response to ESA Cut debate – MPs vote 127-0 to halt controversial cuts to ESA and Universal Credit, following warnings from the disability community
Following a debate in Parliament on Thursday 17th November, MPs have overwhelmingly voted to postpone a £30 weekly cut to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Universal Credit.
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Things you should know about Personal Independence Payment
Confused about changing from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)? Read our easy read blog
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Mencap respond to Work and Pensions Committee Report on disability employment gap
Mencap is calling for cuts to Employment and Support Allowance to be immediately in light of Work and Pensions Committee Report stating concerns over Government evidence for the cut.
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Mencap comment on DWP target to uphold 80% of appealed benefit reconsiderations
Mencap comment on DWP target to uphold 80% of appealed benefit reconsiderations
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What we've been working on in Parliament in 2017!
Hear from Rob Holland, Mencap's Public Affairs Manager, on the progress we've made in Parliament in 2017 to improve the lives of people with a learning disability.
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New Style Jobseeker's Allowance (New Style JSA)
Find out about New Style Jobseekers Allowance, including the eligibility criteria, allowances and the application process
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New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Find out about New Style ESA including the eligibility criteria, allowances and the application process.
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Universal Credit
Find out about Universal Credit, including the eligibility criteria, allowances and the application process.
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Access to Work grant
Find out about Access to Work, including the eligibility criteria and the application process
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Carer's Allowance - FAQs
Find out about Carer's Allowance and the support you're entitled to
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Reduction in Business Rates add to social care crisis - Mencap response to Budget 2016
Today the Chancellor of the Exchequer gave his Budget, and offered no mention of solving the social care crisis amid further cuts to disability benefits.
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