Charities call for inquiry into deaths linked to benefits cuts

Statement highlights concern that shortcomings in DWP policies are linked to avoidable deaths

Some of the UK’s best known mental health charities and the Royal College of Psychiatrists have jointly called for an independent inquiry into the deaths of scores of vulnerable people who were reliant on welfare benefits.

Twenty organisations have signed a statement highlighting deep concern that shortcomings in Department for Work and Pensions policies and safeguarding processes are linked to avoidable deaths.

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