They will be told to get therapy and crack on under plans to be outlined this afternoon as ministers seek to reduce the 3.5million disability benefits bill.
Rishi Sunak warned that young people are becoming 'trapped' on disability benefits when they 'ought to be in their prime of their lives' today as the government unveiled its latest attack on the long-term sick.
During a 'PM Connect' event at DHL in Stanford-le-Hope, Mr Sunak said he was particularly concerned by the significant rise in younger people who 'ought to be in the prime of their lives' but were now 'trapped on benefits'. 'The scheme they now say isn't working is their scheme,' he said. 'They designed it and put it in place and now 14 years later they say it's not working so there's an element of farce to it but obviously we'll look at the details when they come.'
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride is set to announce plans to overhaul the way disability benefits work in a statement to the Commons on Monday, with proposals aimed at providing 'more tailored support in line with their needs'. However, concerns may be raised about the length of time patients wait for treatment amid NHS backlogs.
In a Green Paper due to be published alongside Mr Stride's statement, ministers will set out plans to reform personal independence payments , the main disability benefit, through changes to eligibility criteria and assessments. He said: 'It's clear that our disability benefits system isn't working in the way it was intended, and we're determined to reform it to ensure it's sustainable for the future, so we can continue delivering support to those who genuinely need it most.'
READ MORE: Workshy Brits could lose handouts after 12 months as Rishi Sunak warns benefits bill is 'unsustainable' and 'life worries' are not a reason to dodge jobs - suggesting specialist teams NOT GPs should decide if people are signed off sick 'We owe it to those who need the help the most to ensure the system is sustainable and working for them, including by providing extra support for those with the most severe conditions.'
Under the PIP scheme, recipients in need of help due to illness, disability or mental health problem can get up to £172 per week. 'The situation as it is is economically unsustainable,' he said. 'We can't afford such a spiralling increase in the welfare bill.'
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