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Time scale
How long till we find out what's actually happening waking up everyday is becoming harder like groundhog day unbearable is thier anything positive any hope
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MP Reply
I’m not sure if Im allowed post this !! I emailed my MP and this is her reply to the benefit reforms !!!!!! Dear [name removed by moderator], Thank you for your email. Nobody in the United Kingdom should have to beg for food – and that includes the most vulnerable in our society. Mass dependence on emergency food parcels…
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Digital ID
Here we go 40 mps urging Digital ID to deal with migration problems me thinks not another form of control I'm so against this !
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Chance to have your say as DWP consults public opinion around the country
https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/dwp-tours-the-uk-to-consult-on-disability-benefit-changes-how-to-get-involved-3628733 I managed to read this full article for free (i am not a subscriber) but sometimes articles from the independent do disappear behind a paywall so here's a screenshot of where these events are
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How low can Labour sink
So as well as the disabled, pensioners , farmers, children. Labour has decided in 2027 to put inheritance tax on the money received to families who died in the armed forces. I saw a clip on Facebook by a former soldier. This is disgusting. Something should be done. Having 2 brothers one past now who served. One for 22…
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Green Paper Discussion (from 24th March, 2025)
Last week, the Government published a Green Paper and a consultation about changes to disability benefits. The Pathways to Work Green Paper includes proposed changes to: Universal Credit (UC) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) We have a comprehensive guide to what the proposed…
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lWC and commitments
Hi there I have been on LWC since around 2021 I do not get extra payment as my claim was after 2017 my original LWC was based on an injury from work then arthritis in my neck but my health has got alot worse since my original assessment. I get pip standard . I have various health issues including cervical…
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House of lords
Just read house of lords committee agree with welfare changes was feeling reasonably OK now pure dread
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Discontinuing NS-ESA could lead to group action Lawsuits.
Dear Sir/Madam At present I claim NS-ESA alongside a monthly payment of my income protection insurance policy. (Income protection polices are designed to replace up to 50% of your salary based upon your final 12 months income, in the event that you can no longer work, due to illness, beginning after a deferred period of…
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Kemi
So that tories leader just had interview saying labour not going harder on welfare as thier scares alot of thier party contest it so she said tories will vote to make sure it goes ahead
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Is this true
Just read high court finds unlawful to losing 416 a month ? Can someone more clued up check pls
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4 points explained
can someone please explain the 4 points please. I’m confused and can’t read the papers. I’m getting snippets from different discussions but its not making any sense.
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Disbelief
I couldn't believe what I was listening to Liz kendell doing speech in parliament about mental health saying work is good for mental health which I agree with for some people it is ! But wait for it say it's been proven for people with severe MH including schizophrenia!!@ whos liable if someone pushed to limits unbelievable
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Is the DWP benefits cull starting early?
Hi everyone I am on lcwra & pip and am due for a pip review end of this year ( my current award runs to January 2026) however I received a text message from DWP yesterday saying it's time for my review and they are sending out a form for re- assessment. I am already extremely apprehensive with all the stuff going on in the…
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Esa
How do you know if your in substantial risk for esa says severely disabled on my letter now I'm worried I be reassessed and put down to lwc
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PIP & UC Changes
WHATS HAPPENING With PIP and UC Please I am a pensioner and 68 years old will this affect me at all ? Thanks Penni
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Standing together - - The 'Consultation'
Its disheartening - again - to be treated like **** from the current government.. But its encouraging to know that Scope, The NKF, and many other charities are voicing, and sharing our voices against this insane proposal. All I can say is #taxtherich - countries that have good public services, good healthcare, & good…
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Neil Couling
"I ran Jobcentre Plus, and I ran all the welfare reforms as well after the coalition government came in. But my biggest job has been as senior responsible owner for Universal Credit for the last 10 years and overseeing its transformation." This 'responsible owner' is leaving the Civil Service, and the UC Programme he…
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Darren Jones MP is on tonight's Question Time - 10:40pm on BBC1
I will watch him feign surprise that we're upset 🙄 The brilliant Lib Dem MP Daisy Cooper is also on the panel. Gary Stevenson who I've only read about on this forum. Boy, do we need new voices! I will watch through gritted teeth. 😐️
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Copying America
On my Facebook feed ,it showed a democrat in a meeting. Asking questions about Elon Musk and dodge ,How he is targeting vunerable, getting rid of medicare ,taking apart the social security system. While lining their own pockets. Sound familiar