Maximus, a US contractor's UK arm, reported a 23% profit rise and paid £10m in dividends to investors amid criticisms over harsh functional assessments for disability benefits. These assessments, deemed humiliating by many recipients, highlight systemic flaws in the disability support system. The charity Sense calls for urgent changes to ensure assessments are fair and respectful, emphasizing the growing imperative for the government to implement clear standards to protect disabled individuals seeking support amid ongoing scrutiny of Maximus's practices.
The recent financial figures from Maximus reveal a concerning disparity, with profits soaring while those they assess often feel humiliated and unsupported in the process.
Tom Marsland of Sense highlights that the assessment process for disability benefits is deeply flawed, leaving many feeling like criminals for seeking necessary support.
Documents show that Maximus, despite its successes, has prompted criticism over the assessment methods for disability benefits, which have left many feeling disrespected.
The government must introduce clear standards for disability benefit assessments, ensuring equity and understanding as fundamental to the support process.
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