Rishi Sunak wants to cut the cost of ‘sicknote’ Britain. But we’ve found a strong economic case for benefits

Elliott Aidan Johnson; Howard Reed; Matthew T Johnson

Rishi Sunak wants to cut the cost of ‘sicknote’ Britain. But we’ve found a strong economic case for benefits

Elliott Aidan Johnson, Howard Reed, Matthew T Johnson

School of Communities and Education

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Abstract

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has announced a crackdown on sickness and disability benefits in order to end a “sicknote culture” and “over-medicalising the everyday challenges and worries of life”, in part because he claims that “good work” can actually improve mental and physical health. He instead wants to focus on “what people can do with the right support in place, rather than what they can’t do”.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 25 Apr 2024

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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

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Rishi Sunak wants to cut the cost of ‘sicknote’ Britain. But we’ve found a strong economic case for benefits

Abstract

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion keywords

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Research output

Act Now: A vision for a better future and a new social contract

Gordon Brown wants £3 billion for the ‘austerity generation’. But the UK needs a more enduring solution

Can Universal Basic Income work for disabled people? An examination of existing UK organisational and academic positions

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Basic Income: changing policy, designing trials, evaluating impact

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