Disability Living Allowance and Work Expectations Analysis of the NDDP Eligible Population Survey
Anne Conolly and Jon Hales
This research investigates the relationship between Disability Living Allowance (DLA) receipt and claimants' work expectations. Although entitlement to DLA is not affected by a person's work status, employment rates among recipients are very low.
This report presents analysis carried out on existing survey data collected in 2004 as part of the evaluation of New Deal for Disabled People. All of the survey respondents received some form of incapacity benefit and around 40 per cent also received DLA.
Differences between DLA claimants and non-claimants were explored in terms of work aspirations and socio-demographic characteristics. The analysis also explored respondents' perceptions of 'barriers' to work and the things that may act as a 'bridge' back into work.
July 2009 40 pages 297x210mm
ISBN 978-1-84712-581-1
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Disability Living Allowance and Work Expectations Analysis of the NDDP Eligible Population Survey
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