The DWP have announced this afternoon that Atos have won the biggest share of the contracts for carrying out personal independence payment (PIP) medicals. A smaller share has gone to Capita.
PIP is due to begin replacing disability living allowance (DLA) for working age claimants from April next year, with all current working age DLA claimants having to be reassessed for the new benefit. The contracts for PIP medicals are worth up to a billion pounds in total and have attracted the attention of many multinational companies.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
That's not a surprise... they will have been able to cite their track record and use the profits from the previous contract to show they are financially viable to manage the level of contract. |
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By *smCouple
over a year ago
Liskeard |
ATOS dont make me wanna spit.
We supported an adult with down syndrome to a work assesment. where they asked him if he had a disability?
support pointed out he has support workers for a reason   |
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