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<p>No assessment specifically has been made on the impact of benefit sanctions and
the benefit freeze on claimants’ with mental health. We are committed to supporting
those who cannot work, and those with additional needs. Decision Makers take all the
claimant’s individual circumstances, including any health conditions or disabilities,
and any evidence of good cause into account before making a decision. Benefits for
the additional costs of disability, and for carers, are exempt from the benefit freeze
and will continue to be up-rated in the usual way</p><p> </p><p>The evaluation of
the original benefit cap found that capped households were 41% more likely to go into
work than similar uncapped households. Encouraging more households to move into work
would also help increase the household’s income and improve their well-being. Research
shows for people without work, re-employment leads to improvement in health and well-being
whereas further unemployment leads to deterioration. We therefore expect the reduction
of the benefit cap to have a positive impact on households moving into work.</p><p>
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