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People deemed unable to work – including those with a history of self-harm or at risk of killing themselves – could have their benefits reduced and face penalties under new government plans.

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[–] 870_Operator@lemmy.world -5 points 1 year ago

It's a necessary step towards making everyone responsible for their own existence and as such is to be welcomed. It is little wonder that people feel devalued if decreed unable to work. Everyone needs to be able to support themselves and those they are responsible for its intrinsic to being human.