6 January 1997

Regulation 27 ‘substantial risk’ – a key safety net for claimants at risk of serious harm if they are found fit for work – is removed from regulations.

What: In amendments made to regulations, changes are made to section 27 of The Social Security (Incapacity for Work and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations on ‘exceptional circumstances’, removing the clause on “substantial risk to the mental or physical health of any person if he were found capable of work”.

Why significant: This is the government removing a key safety net for claimants at risk of serious harm if they are found fit for work.