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You and Yours: Fit for work tests; holidays in North Korea; smoking outside hospitals

Fit for work tests; holidays in North Korea; smoking outside hospitals

17/04/2013

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, Fit for work tests; holidays in North Korea; smoking outside hospitals

Winifred Robinson discusses Work Capability Assessments, rogue letting agents and more.

Consumer news. Winifred Robinson discusses Work Capability Assessments, smoking on NHS property, holidays in North Korea, and rights for tenants to challenge rogue letting agents.

Work Capability Assessments for disabled people have been controversial. The company charged by the government to carry out these "fit for work" tests explains how they work, and responds to some of the criticisms. Would you consider a holiday in North Korea? Travel agents report an increase in demand for trips to the country. There's news that people who rent their home will soon have the right to challenge rogue letting agents. Is it time for NHS hospitals to demolish their smoking shelters and completely ban smoking on their premises?
Contact the programme by email at youandyours@bbc.co.uk 

Producer: Jonathan Hallewell
Presenter: Winifred Robinson.

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