WIN Founder Lana Hempsall has written in Onward UK's blog that Britain’s welfare system has drifted far from its original purpose, increasingly discouraging people from returning to work and creating costly dependency. Lana argues that benefits such as PIP, long-term fit notes and sickness payments often make inactivity more appealing than employment, while an ecosystem of advisers helps people navigate, and sometimes game, the system. She calls for reforms including face-to-face assessments, tighter eligibility for disability benefits, and a shift towards helping people rebuild independence through work, flexibility and practical support rather than perks.
Read the full piece here: https://ukonward.com/onward-corner/britain-isnt-working/
