Incapacity Benefit will be replaced by the new Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

ME Association News:

“ME Association writes to DWP about Employment and Support Allowance:
Friday, July 25

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Dear Mr Purnell,

Having been closely involved in the Department of Work and Pensions consultation process regarding new medical guidance on ME/CFS for the purpose of Disability Living Allowance and Carer’s Allowance application assessments, The ME Association is obviously very interested in the process for replacing Incapacity Benefit with the new Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

Before commenting on the green paper, which …………..”