Author: Patrick, Ruth

Source: Journal of Poverty and Social Justice, Volume 20, Number 3, October 2012 , pp. 307-322(16)

Publisher: Policy Press

Abstract:

This paper critically explores the Westminster coalition government's efforts to assist disabled people off benefits and into paid employment, focusing on the ongoing migration of Incapacity Benefit claimants onto Employment and Support Allowance. Drawing on the social model of disability, it is argued that the current reform agenda individualises the problem of disability; placing too much emphasis on disabled people's employability while neglecting broader societal barriers to their full and equal labour market participation. Given these shortcomings, it seems unlikely that the Coalition's approach will help disabled people to make the transition from welfare-to-work.

Keywords: EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE; WELFARE REFORM; DISABILITY

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1332/175982712X657136

Publication date: 2012-10-01

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