Are there sufficient numbers of decision makers and is the training they receive adequate?
In terms of HIV/Aids we know from Freedom of Information requests that training is not undertaken on a regular (annual) basis. The nature and advances of the illness are therefore lost. Stigmatism for people living with HIV/AIDS remains the major societal barrier to equity. Though the DWP has “equality” policy. I would like to see an independent review of applications to ensure that proper process has been followed. We know that those who receive the Higher Rate of Disability Living Allowance are exempt from review of Incapacity Benefit. Yet we have seen a great number of people worried that they have been given a “review”. Many quoted the law information we provided. However in many more cases Decision Makers continued the review of Incapacity Benefit although this exemption was in place. This lack of “legal” and DWP process not being applied if an adverse decision was made. Was overturned on appeal once the claimant has sought further advice and appealed on the basis that the review
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