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Welfare Reform: Cash or Care? | UK News

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Labour is considering a bold shift in welfare: swapping cash for services like therapy, healthy meals, and home support—especially for disability benefit recipients. New research from the Good Growth Foundation reveals nearly half of claimants would opt for these tailored services over money, with younger recipients showing strong interest in support that boosts employment. With over four million on PIP and costs soaring, this voluntary “menu” could save billions while helping people rebuild their lives—marking a move toward a more active, future-focused welfare system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42ab4f29bc3af190

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