Disabled people and those who previously shielded are at least twice as likely to face redundancy as the rest of the working population, says Citizens Advice.
The new Care Act easements mean that the duty of local authorities to carry out full needs assessments of unpaid carers, and those needing care, does not apply.
A change in social security policy to reduce the anxiety and stress associated with the current UK Government disability payments process has been given strong public support in Scotland.