Petition Recognise in DWP assessments that depression and anxiety are debilitating

I suffer severe depression and anxiety, yet the DWP deem me to be fit for work. I have been refused every benefit I've applied for based on a medical assessment in 2015. I'm certain there are thousands of others in similar positions.

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The Government should ensure medical assessments recognise the impact of these illness when assessing peoples’ fitness to work.

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21 signatures

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Date closed 20 May 2019
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