The impact of DWP benefit sanctions on anxiety and depression

Williams, E. (2020) The impact of DWP benefit sanctions on anxiety and depression. [Website]

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Publisher's URL: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/benefit-sanctions-mental-health/

Abstract

Evan Williams presents evidence showing that benefit sanctions lead to increases in claimants’ anxiety and depression, and argues that a re-assessment of the role of sanctions is needed as the UK slowly emerges from lockdown.

Item Type:Website
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Williams, Dr Evan
Authors: Williams, E.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies

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