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Closed The DWP to show common sense over terminal and degenerative illnesses

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We call for the Secretary of State for the DWP to show common sense over genuine illnesses and disabilities. People with genuine illnesses and disabilities should automatically placed in the Support Group for life. People with genuine and disabilities should NOT have to go for Work Capability Assessments.

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