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The Universal Credit Bill becomes law. Here are the changes to disability benefits you need to know
On 9 July, MPs voted to pass the Universal Credit Bill (Money Bill), previously known as Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill for the final time. It will now become law. How are disability benefits going to change? The Universal Credit bill will make three important changes to disability benefits: The…
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The Government Spending Review Announcement June 2025
The spending review was announced by Rachel Reeves on the 11th June 2025 setting out the budgets for Government departments for the upcoming years. There were many area's highlighted within this announcement; Border security Business Defence Devolution Education and Schools Energy Housing NHS Police Technology and Science…
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Winter Fuel Payments Eligibility Change
It's just been announced that the eligibility threshold for Winter Fuel Payments has been raised to include anyone over State Pension age with an income of up to £35,000. The government say this will mean that around 75% of pensioners in England and Wales will now benefit from the payment. Scotland and Northern Ireland…
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The Cost of Cuts
Right now, the government is considering changes to disability benefits. But for millions of disabled people, these benefits are a lifeline. They are the difference between surviving and being pushed deeper into poverty. Life costs a lot more when you’re disabled. Needing more financial support is not a choice. Disabled…
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Taking the Pip! A campaign organised by over 100 deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent celebrities
What is Taking The PIP? (Below is copied from the website) "We are #TakingThePIP, a campaign led by deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent (DDN) public figures. We have come together to speak out against the UK government’s inhumane proposal to cut disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the…
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Scopes reaction to the green paper.
Today, the Government announced plans for the biggest cuts to disability benefits on record. These plans will be catastrophic for disabled people. Leaving us unable to afford the essentials, and to cover the extra costs of disability. Nearly half of families living in poverty already include someone who is disabled. We…
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How a change in law is passed. (White paper to law timeline)
Regarding the process, the green paper will be consulted for 12 weeks. Then it'll go to the white paper, which is usually the statement of policy and proposals, (sometimes in draft form,) which will then get more feedback from outside sources and debated in parliament. So again, not quick! After that will be the "First…
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Pertition
https://goodlawproject.org/petition/stop-trump/?utm_source=Meta&utm_medium=Paid&utm_campaign=TrumpAds__120218619033720019&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLzKVVleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqxsido6tAwEevRIpdI5lpypXx9aneYNw_dMwebUjH67sgje2P3_axhVWkKr8v1eTM0n1GrY_aem_iEUB3Xcr0NpZNEEMvfMB7g&utm_id=120218619033660019&utm_content=120219649682310019&utm_te…
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Corbyn and Sultana announce new political party
They've called it Your Party, which I think is a nice name.
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Disability news service
I thought I do this thread to put on what's going on , so we can be kept upto date. Another out come that ofcom aren't doing anything against the vile woman Isabel oakshot on her views of young disabled people on talk. Also that bloke who did that program on benefits on channel 4. There not doing anything either
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Future of CB-ESA & other Green Paper proposals not included in the UC & PIP Bill
I’m starting this thread with the permission of @Albus_Scope at @Community_Scope The purpose of the thread is to focus of those areas of the Green Paper that were open to consultation until 30 June and do not form part of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill that is currently making its way through…
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Pets at home
I know alot of us have pets so if you order from pets at home be aware a fake website copying them look for bad spelling ect
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WCA LCWRA ASSESSMENT RESTART
work capability and lcwra have apparently started now as I am told this was supposed to have been from April 2026 this just goes to show you this government says one thing then says the next there have been several changes to the benefits bill you don't know where you are with it so April 2026 is apparently not happening…
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Hello thanks in advance
hi everyone, I am finding all the Government talks about cutting welfare payments extremely worrying. Also bringing back assessments is also extremely worrying. I have stenosis of the spine, bone spurs on my hips impinging on my nerves. I have sleep apnea, diabetes, restless legs, nerve pain and osteoarthritis. Ultimately…
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ESA - when New Style ESA migrates, will it be means tested?
Hello I am in the support group of new style ESA not income related ? when this migrates over to UC will it be means tested?
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Attention
Write now no time left till 22nd July contact Lords immediately stating substantial risk has to stay how it protects you and…
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This seems unfair !
Surely MPs opinions can differ from PM, They are there for the people they represent. To suspended them who disagrees with him ,seems a dictorship.
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Reform Controlled Durham County Council Row Back On Climate Emergency Action.
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Pip questionnaire
What happened about that pip questionnaire that we had a chance to fill in last year. Thought the government was using that, instead of this Timms report. I don't trust him. He won't consult with disability charity, He has his own agenda. And not in our interests. What I want to know as well. What are the severe conditions…
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Hi, my name is RieRie!
I'm 47 with a lumbar spine injury. I'm very worried about what will happen with my benefits as I am unable to work. I have no confidence in the system after my PIP was dropped to standard 6 years ago. The thought of a tribunal is anxiety inducing to the point of just settling with what they gave me. Does anyone else feel…
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Hi, my name is FiCameron! Concerned about my assessments in 2027.
I am a Disabled 57 year old woman with a variety of physical (poly osteo-arthritis), medical (Ulcerative Colitis and asthma with COPD overlap) and mental health (EUPD) conditions. I currently receive both PIP (both rates Enhanced, following a fight) and Contribution based ESA. I am vertvery concerned abuabout potential…
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Hi, my name is claireclaire76! currently in the process of a pip review and struggling with the news
Hello and thank you,my name is Claire ,I’m currently in the process of a pip review and like many struggling with everything going on in the news it certainly doesn’t help when you’re struggling mentally as well as physically.. at times it feels like overload and my brain shuts off completely, nothing sticks ,exhaustion…
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Dealing with the hardship of social security cutting my check.
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Disability Benefit Cuts - Take action before July 9th.
On 1 July, MPs voted on the Government's plans to cut disability benefits. Here's what you need to know: The Government have paused their plans to make it harder to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP). They’ve said they’ll consult with disabled people before making any changes. This is a direct result of the pressure…
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A change in the rules?
Having written many things about the reforms now being forced upon us, I would like to ask as a general discussion about sending people back to work who have been assessed by the NHS and in some cases by an assessment company as LWRAG's and the need to go forward in accessing work. I am a Health and Safety Officer or was…
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Help fight kidney disease by submitting this form to the PM
Please will you consider signing this form. You just have to add your name & email address. Thank you.
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Is LCWRA to End?
With all the changes that are going to happen How long do you think lcwra will last.
