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Personal Independence Payment: A Case for Change. (2015)
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McMurray, S. (2015). Personal Independence Payment: A Case for Change

In 2010 George Osborne announced that from 2013/14 that new and existing working age Disability Living Allowance claimants would be subjected to a new medical assessment in order to claim a new benefit called Personal Independence Payment. The pur... Read More about Personal Independence Payment: A Case for Change..

Employment and Support Allowance - latest developments. (2012)
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McMurray, S. (2012). Employment and Support Allowance - latest developments. Edinburgh, Scotland: Poverty Alliance

Since Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) was introduced in 2008, it has generated huge media attention and no small amount of controversy. The purpose of this briefing paper is to highlight the ongoing impact of ESA, and considers the background,... Read More about Employment and Support Allowance - latest developments..