The “’carrot and stick’ approach to welfare reform will not work when most people are already struggling to access NHS dental care” says ADG

Under the government’s new Back to Work Plan, announced in today’s Autumn Statement, welfare claimants who refuse to engage in job seeking activities will be lose access to NHS dental care, free prescriptions and other benefits. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has made clear the reforms will not apply to claimants with children or disabilities. No commitment […]