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Incapacity Benefit - should work-shy skivers draw?
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Unknown | Report | 2 Feb 2005 09:15 |
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Well the obvious answer to this is... NO, of course "work-shy skivers" shouldn't claim. However those who really are unable to work should get the support that they need. The problem is, proving which is which. |
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pinkflamingo | Report | 2 Feb 2005 09:07 |
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Hi Jenny, I think that there are probably quite a few drawing benefit that shouldn't be. I once tried to report someone who I knew to be getting disability benefit, had a parking badge and was doing very nicely for himself on the side. When he thought no-one was around the recovery he made was astounding. So much so he could work. When I phoned the benefit office they asked questions, what time does he leave the house in the morning, where does he go, does he drive, what is his national insurance no, what clothes does he wear when he goes out. Obviously I was prepared to give some info, but was told if I could not provide the above they couldn't do anything. I was amazed that they thought I would know his NI no. I had said I was just a member of the public. I don't work due to a medical condition, and have no benefits. Well, just one he is called my husband. lol Christine |
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JackyJ1593 | Report | 2 Feb 2005 09:04 |
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I do agree with you though! There are too many that claim that shouldn't. But unfortunately, by clamping down on them, it ruins the system for those that do need it. I do work but I am off sick!! Jacky x PS Without pay!! |
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Lily | Report | 2 Feb 2005 08:57 |
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Doubt I'll get many replies to this, the ones who feel like me will be at work!! Dilys |
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JackyJ1593 | Report | 2 Feb 2005 08:51 |
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Unfortunately there are popele who are receipt of this benefit who have a mental illness rather than physical so it is not possible to tell that when they are out and about. Jacky x |
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Lily | Report | 2 Feb 2005 08:47 |
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I worked all my life, from 16, with an 8 month break to have a child, going from one job straight to another. A true invalid has my sympathy and is entitled to support but, come on, if a person can get out and about then shouldn't they be at work, even if it's in an easier job than they were trained for? I am fed up with stories about benefit cheats. How does everyone else feel? Independant and proud of it! UPDATE Sorry, this does not include those mentally disabled |
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