Autumn statement

Andi66

I'm scared about these changes . I have autism,  joint hypermobility syndrome and now copd. I used to do part time work,  but I'll health this year had to leave. I got copd through my cleaning job.
I am scared stiff about this I get pip esa.

poppy123456

There’s another thread here https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/112187/the-autumn-statement-2023#latest

There’s nothing new been announced today that what was back in the Spring budget. We are none the wiser. 

Albus_Scope

Hi there @Andi66 and welcome to the community.  I totally understand your concern over the recent statement, but so far all we know is they're talking about Universal credit, so please try not to worry!  But we're all here to support each other if needed.  

Andi66

Thank you  , they are so uncaring, working from home ,what jobs are available apart from IT, 

Albus_Scope

There are a lot of work from home jobs that have nothing to do with IT, many office jobs are work from home now.   I'm also autistic with mobility issues, so I understand the struggle, I really do.  

The problem is many places are advertising positions as work from home, but they still ask you to go into the office twice a week. So it's a bit cheeky. 

woodbine

I think many of us/you can breath a sigh of relief the changes to sickness benefits it would seem are some years off for existing claimants and the good news is that from April benefits will increase by 6.7%.