The government could force people judged too sick or disabled to be employed to do unlimited unpaid work or risk losing their benefits.
The plan would affect those in the work-related activity group claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). This includes people diagnosed with terminal illnesses but expected to live more than six months, some mental health issues and stroke victims. According to a report from the Guardian newspaper, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) outlined the situation to disability groups and expects to announce its decision after legal changes to the Welfare Reform Bill have made their way through Parliament. It means work-related activity group (WRAG) claimants could be obligat...
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