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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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Unsure about my PIP will be affected
I'm 64. Awarded ongoing pip last year. Enhanced both parts. So, if the Green Paper changes come to fruition how soon would I be reassessed. I am due light touch review in 9 years. Presumably that won't happen if the changes go ahead. Finally, if I need to claim state benefits will this involve the planned new combined pip…
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Benefit reforms will probably cause a widespread societal crisis?
I was having a chat with ChatGPT and it seems that the reforms could have a very negative effect on society as a whole. I then got ChatGPT to write a short, clear statement summarizing these concerns, which maybe we could send to our MP's, council members, etc? Here it is: Subject: Concern About Proposed Disability Benefit…
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lizz k
has anybody else emailed lizz k??
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Pip
Any truth in this hope true cause I am sick fed up off it all
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Rachel Reeves - Live Treasury Questions Tuesday 11.30-12.30
She's back!
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Are Tories set to vote against Green Paper cuts? "These plans are cruel, careless and clumsy.
This could be interesting in the hope the Tories vote it down? All we can do is pray this all gets binned. From our friends at B&W. PUBLISHED: 19 MAY 2025 Most commentators have assumed that the Conservatives would always vote in favour of anything that resembled a benefits cut. But there now seems to be a possibility that…
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Tories ready to oppose the cuts?
https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/are-tories-set-to-vote-against-green-paper-cuts
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Will Addendance Allowance be affected by recent proprosed changes to disability benefits?
Will Addendance Allowance be affected by recent proprosed changes to disability benefits?
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Lcwara
i’m currentlylcwara like to know if I will still get it in the new spring budget as I’m very confused about it
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Welfare cuts
Has anyone noticed that Stsrmer and the Cabinet keep on referring to 'working people' or 'hard working people' in statements and in the news. Starmerveven refers to 'working people' in his EU statement. I think this is part of this govt's narrative, which suggests that you are only of value if you can work and undeserving…
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Government needs Reform's post?
Has @Government_needs_reform post about the percentages of 4 points awarded per descriptor been deleted? I can't find it and the information was useful. Thank you.
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The two PIP activities that provide most PIP 4-point scores
Thought this is worth seeing and sharing. Some interesting facts on the Two of personal independence payment (PIP) daily living activities are responsible for the majority of 4 point or higher scores, according to figures released by the DWP. If Labour’s proposals to limit the PIP daily living component to claimants who…
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Saw article in newspaper today want to highlight
Looking through newspapers today, tiny article of how 100 Labour mps are now dought the pip changes and if much more do keir could be out why is this not front page and been scream about, scope please😍👀!!!!
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Spring Statement Discussion (link to documents here)
Scope's response to the Spring Statement: "The Chancellor has confirmed devastating plans to further cut disability benefits. As a result, lowering the living standards of disabled". Link to documents here - Spring Statement 2025 - GOV.UK
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Definitions - impairment v disability
2013 DWP Internal Review of the Work Capability Assessment p78 It is helpful to clarify two important terms used throughout the report. Impairment is a significant, demonstrable, deviation or loss of body structure or function. The key feature is that impairment can be identified through objective evidence: ‘detectable ...…
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LCWRA/PIP Worried sick
Hello I was diagnosed with EUPD over six years ago. Have been in receipt of LCWRA,and lower daily amount of PIP since 2023 , awarded until August 2026. If these changes go through I won't be able to pay my high private rent/bills etc. It is consuming me with anxiety.
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Hi, my name is nicnat! Pip award
So what happens if u score above 12 points in pip but do not score a 4 in any od the questions And also what happens if you lose your pip but you are have been signed of work forever on universal credit x and get the extra element.
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And this is how the press see us
I was just reading a article from the rag which is the Daily Fail. Unfortunately it's stories like this which makes us all like we have a easy life. Unfortunately a lot of people believe them…
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Ageing on disability benefits, lost hope
I can't cope with all the negativity around disability benefits and news about the upcoming welfare changes. I'm a man age 62 and depend on ESA & PIP. I have to change from ESA support to UC this week and this has caused me a lot of stress and anxiety, as I don't trust the DWP & have heard horrible stories about people…
