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Recommendation 35

35

Unknown scale of deaths and serious harms among vulnerable claimants

Conclusion
We remain concerned that the true scale of deaths and serious harms of vulnerable claimants is currently unknown. As set out by the Chief Medical Advisor, we recognise the complexity of these cases and that being in receipt of benefits does not automatically imply culpability of the Department. However, we believe there is more work to be done to learn from serious cases. (Conclusion, Paragraph 151)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 22 July 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗