Further to the debate in the old discussion forum (@ http://www.rightsnet.org.uk/forum/legislation/257.html) re "advice sharks" ...
From yesterday's guardian -
"In a blow for the burgeoning market in state benefits advice, a commercial consultant has been censured over his "misleading" claims about his ability to secure disability benefits.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that an advert placed by (a) Consultancy was wrong to imply ailments such as arthritis, dizziness and sleeping problems guaranteed a right to disability benefits of £183.35 a week."
Full report @ http://society.guardian.co.uk/societyguardian/story/0,7843,1137773,00.html
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