Context
Deirdre Costigan visited the assessment centre at west Ealing jobcentre where staff reported that assessments often focus on proving disability rather than identifying suitable employment.
Question
Staff at the west Ealing jobcentre told me that assessments focus on proving that disabled individuals cannot work, rather than finding jobs they could do with support. Many disabled people in my constituency want good jobs. What more can be done to help them find work instead of being dismissed?
Answer from The Minister for Employment (Alison McGovern)
Disabled people have a right to work, and it is our responsibility to ensure that this right is realised. Our plan includes a new jobs and careers service which will prioritise the needs of disabled individuals, maximising their talents and potential.
How: Broad Statements About Principles
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