The Chancellor has called the initiative the 'biggest change to our welfare system in a decade'
The government has announced its plans to make a major benefits change which will have a big impact on claimants with a disability.
People claiming both Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment will be affected by the assessment changes. According to Mr Hunt, the major shake-up will allow more disabled people to enter the workforce without worrying about losing their benefits in what he calls the "biggest change to our welfare system in a decade".
Meanwhile, the government will also introduce a new funding package to help disabled people find work. Known as "Universal Support", the package will provide £4,000 worth of support funding for a disabled person each year.
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