Thousands more ask for benefits advice

CITIZENS Advice has reported a big rise in the number of people seeking help with sickness and disability benefits.

By The Newsroom

Published 31st Aug 2010, 16:21 BST

Updated 31st Aug 2010, 21:37 BST

There were 45,257 inquiries about the employment and support allowance in the second quarter, up 77 per cent compared with the same period of 2009.