[Tom.]

Benefits are a good thing especially to those who aren't able to work, whether by physical or mental disability.

Incapacity benefit is a bit of a joke and if the conservatives have done one good thing then its to make sure that this isn't taken advantage of.

For people who aren't able to find a job, after about 3 months they should be given supermarket vouchers instead of money to go and buy the essentials they need (excluding including alcohol or cigarettes), that way it gives them a kick up the back side to go and find a decent job. And if you can't get one in 3 months you're just not trying hard enough, and perhaps its time to deflate your ego and go for a lowest rank job (ie cleaning). The alternative could be community work, and so those on job seekers benefit are effectively working for the state.