ESA appeals will not lose benefit

As COVER previously reported, several charities were shocked at the prospect that had been rumoured to be being considered. However, Iain Duncan Smith MP told the Work and Pensions Select Committee that the step would not be taken and those appealing would still receive the basic level of payments. When asked about the reports, he replied: "We haven't debated or discussed this. "I want to get this appeals process ironed out and we have to do this now," he added. At present 40% of those who appeal their ESA decision finding them fit for work are subsequently found eligible for th...