Vouchers in place of PIP.

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brian1971

I understand that PIP recipients might hear of an update on vouchersin place of cash payments on the 7th October. It willnot surprise me if the government will change to vouchers in place ofcash, given the way in which so many elderly people will not receivethe £300 winter fuel payment. I am heavily reliant on the £148.40weekly amount of PIP I receive and believe I might not survivewithout it as I suffer from a number of serious health conditionswhich render me housebound and a wheelchair user. To resort toapplying for vouchers for my considerable needs would only serve toexacerbate my serious mental health condition, not to mention theenormous burden it would place upon my fragile physical state. Vouchers and the huge burden of applying for them and having toprovide receipts would, I am sure, put and end to me and many others.

brian1971

Thank you so very much for your fast reply. This has helped me more than I can say. My depression has worsened these past months through sleepless nights. Once again, thank you most sincerely.