About the PM's (Sunak's) speech: Stop demonising us

Catherine21

Yes it does and pip

poppy123456

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/877182#Comment_877182

Thank you. Then your UC will include TP. I also see that you have a spare bedroom, are you aware that you maybe able to claim for an extra bedroom if you need regular overnight care. See link for more information. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/housing-benefit/how-an-extra-bedroom-affects-your-housing-benefit/check-if-youre-allowed-an-extra-bedroom-for-housing-benefit/ to claim this then speak to your local Authority.

Catherine21

Yes I did thankyou doesn't apply to me thanks

Andi66

Oh thank you for explaining the council tax bit. I also get pip and severe disability payments. Sorry if I sound a bit dim on this

Catherine21

What just 5.50 I don't understand and what's LA totally clueless to it all

Catherine21

Oh OK just read thanlyou

Catherine21

Can I ask will we know before election what labour proposing for benefits or thier say after

Catherine21

Ah I hate it when they want bank statements I feel they look and judge your life that's what puts me off

poppy123456

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/877288#Comment_877288

This isn't available in all Local authorities. I just had a look on mine and there's nothing available. What each one may offer will depend on what funding they received for this tax year.

Catherine21

I'm terrible at budgeting so alot of impulse buys you feel ashamed to have brought yourself something and like you said them looking and saying oh she brought a face cream and has netflixs !!

Catherine21

Next will be how dare they breath the same air as us oxygen thief's

Catherine21

Mines face creams I have no control

Catherine21

I agree ! I don't drink smoke got ro have something even then you feel bad

Andi66

I'm like that, I get things from temu which.is cheaper. Mine is 2nd hand books from charity shop I get.

Catherine21

Oh yes love a good charity shop I get dvds and cds for my dad

Andi66

It makes you very self conscious now what you get. I get cats food etc for my cats, but apart from food shopping for myself and daughter, I get things from charity or discount shops. I don't drink or smoke, last holiday was 10 years ago ,a few days with my late sister in London. I used to care for my late mum, and my brother came up for a few days so I could take my daughter to a concert she wanted to go to.

Catherine21

It's sad we have to justify everything I think we been so beaten down we will be apologising for breathing same air as everyone funny how we all feel the same they done a good Job disgraceful when you think of it

Catherine21

Oh OK thankyou that's sounds OK hope they will stick to this my negative side thinks wjst would they class as sick but that's my mind always goes to worst case thankyou

Cantilip

Some people, with the finest support for their physical and mental health humanity can offer will never be able to work. Some people are retired. It should not surprise anyone to learn that the percentage of the disabled rises with age. There seems to be a fixation that all disabled people are of working age. 'For people who cannot work we guarantee security.' That';s something, but what does it mean to single wheelchair-bound woman of 75, who isn't me, but might be in 5 years' time. And while I'm on the subject, don't know that I care to be referred to as someone who 'cannot work'. as though ability to work was a defining criterion. I'm nearly 69, enjoying a well-earned retirement. https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/disability/articles/disabilitybyagesexanddeprivationenglandandwales/census2021

Catherine21

And so you should do x