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PIP
I received 2 points on every 10 qustions I'm in a wheelchair and have a brain condition and a heart condition and can't move around on my own I did get 12 points on mobility part but carers part i got 2 points on every qustion what am I going to do ? I need 4 points to pass Do i need to pass away to get accepted
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Responding to the Government's Green Paper
This week, the Government published a Green Paper and a consultation about changes to disability benefits. First things first, it is important to know that Green Papers do not set out final decisions. They are a way for the Government to explore options and get people’s views before developing the final changes. The…
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Replying to comments
Why is there no comments reply button to reply to people's questions ? How does anyone comment on them?
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Hi
Hi what it is someone who I'm caring for who has arthritis and rumatoid arthritis she has been on P.I.P for over 10years and she has it for indefinitely now as she is over state pension age.would that be affected? Sorry I just don't understand it
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Will I lose LCWRA?
Hi, I know you're probably inundated with these messages, but it's pretty stressful! I currently receive LCWRA as I meet one of the criteria for acceptance, I can't swallow food or drink and have a feeding tube, which is permanent. Will I lose this payment if the proposed changes come in and everything is assessed via PIP?…
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changing the pip assessment form
Many of us including myself are waking up to the reality we will lose pip is the current assessment form is used for points. Does anyone know are they likely to change it. It's 3.41 am I upset and I realise I go to have to return to full time work and endure hours of pain. I have severe osteoarthritis of knees and spinal…
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PIP award
I received a ten year award .it states I will be contacted after 2 d August 2031.With these proposed changes will that award be honoured .I little apprentice as never scored 4 points on one category Help would be appreciated. THANKS
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Hi was told to post this here lcwra question
I was told I have severe learning disability and also violent disorder but I had got lcwra in 2022 so am I exempt from this new announcement will I be re assessed I have no idea what’s it ment and I watched it live any help would be great please anything atall
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Big shout out
To worried33 you been amazing giving advice and comfort even though your going through it so much appreciated from the heart always good people willing to help ❤️
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Summary of Kendall's Proposals (her talk in Parliament today)
Hi folks, I know there's a Green Paper discussion thread going but I thought it'd be a good idea to list Kendall's main proposals here, after sitting though her speech today. So these are the main points she's talked about: Keeping people in work: Anyone who falls sick / disabled in work will have the right to claim…
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Beyond the Green Paper : The Dessert
To be continued…
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My current pip award
I was awarded pip for 5 years from October last year ,will my 5 year award now be taken away by the government under these new proposals ? Or will my current award still be honoured barring any changed to my circumstances Thank you in advance
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adult disability payment
hi i get adult disability payment dont get pip so what happens 2 adult disability payments plz help scared as hell
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Can someone put my mind at ease please
I receive the enhanced rate for both daily living and mobility. My pip end date is November 2026 is this when I am reassessed? Also I only scored 2s in daily living would I end up losing the whole benefit or just the daily living given my low scores in that area? And I presume this 4 score will only come in November 2026?…
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PIP Mandatory reconsideration
II have just received my dad's mandatory reconsideration notice back from the DWP and the dates of his award from and to are not his dates, everything on the notice, seems like they are talking about some one else, it has happened before, and they told me, it was sorted, it clearly is not, what do I do now?
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Mature student UC vs HB CTB and UC
hello all, I am disabled, I receive PIP and UC limited capacity (can’t work group), I live with my 2 older children My son 18 is off to University this September 2025 and my Autistic Daughter 17 will be off to University next September 2026. I currently receive UC paying the majority of rent, so from next August any…
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ESA contribution based
I am looking for advice, I am on contribution based ESA, and have been for 6yrs if I claim UC would I be eligible for LWCRA. Thank you
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Happy International Women's Day 2025
This year's theme is 'Accelerate Action'. According to data from the World Economic Forum, it will take until 2158 to achieve full gender equality. That's if we stay at the same rate of progress we're at right now. So this year, International Women's Day (IWD) are focusing on raising awareness of the important steps we can…
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Happy World Kidney Day -2025 - Are Your Kidneys OK - Detect early, protect kidney health
Detect early, protect kidney health Share the info, and download campaign materials on the link above. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is estimated to affect approximately 850 million people worldwide[1]. If left undetected and not treated timely, CKD can progress to kidney failure, leading to severe complications and…
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BBC one quiz show "The answer run" are looking for contestants from our community! 🏆️
We have been approached by BBC Studios who are looking for pairs of fun and confident contestants to take part in Jason Manford’s returning hit BBC One quiz show, THE ANSWER RUN. Filming takes place in our Glasgow studio in March 2025. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, particularly those who are…
