A benefits claimant has said people can struggle to find work because they cannot find jobs they consider ‘meaningful’.
Gigi El-Halaby made the comments during a discussion about why unemployment persists, particularly among people receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Speaking to Simon Marks on LBC, Ms El-Halaby said one of the issues she had encountered was the availability of jobs that were suitable for her circumstances.
She said: ‘A really big one is that jobs need to be meaningful, and it can’t just be put into any work.
‘I think work can be good for your mental health and bad work can be really
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