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Action for M.E. Welfare Reform Consultation Survey October 2008
Action for M.E.Welfare Reform
Consultation Survey
October 2008
Welfare Benefits
Are you in receipt of Incapacity Benefit?
YesNoWaiting for appeal
Total Responses: 992
How long have you been in receipt of Incapacity Benefit?
Less than 6 months6 months - 1 year1-2 years2-5 years5-10 yearsOver 10 years
Total Responses: 591
Incapacity Benefit
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
55
63
People who have gone to appeal/tribunal in the last three years to get Incapacity Benefit
Gone to appeal Won appeal
Are you in receipt of Income Support?
YesNoWaiting for appeal
Total Responses: 987
How long have you been in receipt of Income Support?
Less than 6 months6 months - 1 year1-2 years2-5 years5-10 yearsOver 10 years
Total Responses: 169
Income Support
0 10 20
15
18
People who have gone to appeal/tribunal in the last three years to get Income Support
Gone to appeal Won appeal
Are you in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance?
Yes No
Total Responses: 985
Which further benefits do you receive?
Total Responses: 943
None
Attendance Allowance
Child Benefit
Council Tax Benefit
Disability Living Allowance
Housing Benefits
Pension Credit
State Pension
Child Tax Credit
Working Tax Credit
Carers Allowance
New Deal Allowance
Other
0 100 200 300 400 500
70
10
30
107
41
17
154
411
185
124
327
