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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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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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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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Labour's backdoor changes to welfare : ((
Hi folks, I just happened to be listening to BBC R4 "World at One" this lunchtime. And they interviewed McFadden, the new DWP minister about his intentions for "reform" of the welfare system. In a nutshell this is what he says: They STILL intend to go ahead with "reforms" to disability benefits and will not wait for the…
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financial assessment for care costs - is it worth it?
Hi all I'm currently completing a financial assesment for my care needs (non residential, in Nottinghamshire county council). I haven't sent in my form yet as when I got to filling in almost the last page, they did a rough calculation of much I may have to pay towards my care - I think it was a cap, but it really shocked…
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Digital ID
Apparently starner saying all citizens will need a Brit card Digital ID I am against this cash is king as far as im concerned I would not want to do this im afraid I will be made too
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Ed Davey
From Disability news service
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The search for new worlds to colonize for all mankind
i have been reading academic papers relating to warp drives-the theoretical and application. I was recently contacted by the Advanced Propulsion Laboratory USA-offering me access to the Warp Factory tool kit. Does anyone else have an interest in this subject?
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Pip
so yesterday I went to see citizens Advice about my council tax as I’m now exspected to pay over 80% Last Year and years previously I only had to pay 25%. Reason being that now I’ve migrated over to universal credit and the new financial year they include your pip apparently it’s meant to be over £500 a week I get just…
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WW3 ?
Is anyone else scared that the Ukraine war is going to expand and turn into WW3 ? I am convinced that Putin is absolutely insane and nothing (Trump or Chinese influence) is going to stop him……
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Pat Mcfadden
More insight into Pat Mcfadden, from Benefits and work. Seems he likes he's freebies and claiming on expenses
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does anyone know? ........
Hi, I would like to ask you, in recent months the news has been headlined several times, saying that the government is helping. They talked about hundreds of pounds each time. They have repeatedly emphasized that those who have been receiving UC for a long time do not have to apply, do not have to apply, the money goes…
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Another out of touch politican
So another one goes to reform , Lee Anderson is mp for welfare now, Nigel Farage said that doctors just put people on the disability list. No idea I think disability charities like scope should meet Lee Anderson and explain the hardship we face ,as life in general and with the dwp
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New style ESAat employ
morning all, I hope you’re having a good day today? I’m a little concerned about new style Esa? Firstly because being on this allows you to have savings without any deductions being taken. However with all the talk that now DWP etc will have access to your bank account. That being the case are they going to tax those…
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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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Angela Rayner
What do people think about what Rayner did ? Should she lose her job or get away with it ?
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Reshuffle
Pat Mcfadden becomes DWP minister is this good or bad?
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Is GB news right or panic scareing
It came up on my news feed that the government want to monitor the banks if you have more than £500 in . They will be be working with dwp, student finance . That money going into your account however small like gifts from family etc. That could mean that the bank freezes your account while they look into it. I hope its not…
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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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What Are The British Values?
"The four fundamental British values are Democracy, the Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, and Mutual Respect and Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs." If these are the British values, then, why are bigots allowed to demonise Muslims?
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Digital ID
I know some people not against this bit if you are there is pertitions to sign I feel it's a very slippery rope
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ENERGY SUPPLIER
Hi All. Hope your all doing ok ? Advise need . Some time ago I had assistance from the disibility energy from scope. But this was not helpful at all. I am forever experiencing problems with the current supplier that I have been with since 2007 to date. Some time ago they decided to bill all customers on a monthly basis…
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Disability benefits
It's a nightmare being on any benefit but disability has to be the hardest or is it because us that are on it need it so much, I've been on pip ten plus years and universal credit possibly seven plus years and as much as I would love to go out to work I know it's not possible.
