Incapacity claims refuted as 'misconceptions'
Alarming 'misconceptions' over how people on incapacity benefits are being assessed have been refuted.
The Social Security division of Treasury says the assessments - carried out by Dependability Ltd - are not 'tick box' exercises.
The Manx Labour Party and Liberal Vannin have both aired concerns about the impact it's having on vulnerable people - especially those with mental health and addiction problems.
It's also been suggested that assessors aren't suitably qualified - MLC Bill Henderson wants to put a stop to it:
Bill Henderson MLC
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