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Hundreds of terminally ill cancer patients face waiting weeks and months for their income support because of a new payments system, a leading charity has warned.
Macmillan Cancer Support described the situation as "appalling".
Government attempts to simplify the system mean payments that previously took eight to 10 days are now taking eight to 10 weeks, the charity said.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) questioned Macmillan's figures.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24784691
Doesn't matter if it's hundreds or just one, it's inexcusable
Macmillan Cancer Support described the situation as "appalling".
Government attempts to simplify the system mean payments that previously took eight to 10 days are now taking eight to 10 weeks, the charity said.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) questioned Macmillan's figures.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24784691
Doesn't matter if it's hundreds or just one, it's inexcusable