Worrying increase in sanctions against the sick and disabled

Worrying increase in sanctions against the sick and disabled: Today’s figures revealed that sanctions against Employment and Support (ESA) claimants increased in December to 1,708. This was up by 451 on the previous month. ESA is the out-of-work benefit for people whose illness, health condition or disability makes it difficult or impossible to work. To qualify for ESA, the sick and disabled have to…