https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/the-dwp-says-go-jobcentre-1226144
Story from my local paper,
This guy has had a medical assessment and been placed in the Work Related Activity Group (WRAG) which means that he will have to attend job centre interviews even though he is unable to work. WHY for God's sakes?
Yes, we all know that there are workshy benefit claimants, but this guy cant even get out of a car by himself. I have a nephew with the same condition and its not an easy life even trying to do everyday thing let alone seek an employer that will take you on, even if you could do a job.
I have a friend who is a sever schizophrenic (amongst other conditions) and can be a danger to both himself and others if he isn't medicated. He spent over 6 months in a psychiatric unit until they got him stabelized with meds but the down side is that his meds basically leave him doped up. He recently has been told that he is fit for work, (after a medical) the only way he would be fit for work is if he stopped taking his meds and then who knows what would happen.
These DWP medical assessments are cruel and inhumane to sick people.
Your fitness to work should be decided by your own GP and not some heartless bureaucrat with no training in your medical condition.