Work Capability Assessment (WCA) and benefit reforms
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AAnd Nightcity forgot to mention yourself
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Sorry if I'm dense this morning but what is the significance of 29 November?
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Oh thankyou so much 💓 I really genuinely love you guys from my heart god what would we do without each other this is Really our safe place was going to lie in bed I will get up face the day x
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hello hope everyone’s doing okay at the moment ❤️
@Nightcity I think you are right, I think they are testing the waters, as even yesterday I started seeing articles saying ‘Labour to reform benefits in their own way’ after the torrent of articles coming out on Friday night from the right wing press. I still have a glimmer of hope that Starmer is a decent man, after watching him in opposition, opposing benefit cuts such as the £20 a week extra for UC, I’d like to think that he wont go down the same path as the conservatives, and Angela Rayner and even Wes Streeting come from backgrounds of poverty, I believe Rayner saying that her mum suffered from mental illness so i need to remember that we’re not dealing with the same evil level as Stride/Hunt.
I’m really grateful that I found this community as I have been so worried about this for so long, as have a lot of people here and apart from my dad I’ve not really had anyone to talk to about it.I’m still worried but I’m going to try and get on with my day and clean my house a bit, I hope everyone here has a wonderful day ❤️
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It's amazing isn't it don't know what I'd do without this group me too got up changed bedding and start cleaning been saying to myself focus on today who knows what tomorrow brings as song says my dad always says cass day by day I truly believe that's the only way to live life he's 80 and he's been through life of mental health trying to be in the moment because it really robs your peace days of being like a zombie is horrendous so let's say for today I will try do the small things fk the goverment as alot of people saying they can't do everything they want thankyou nightcity for the motivation I pass that on oh x
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Hello everyone, I'm also drained from my day online but so encouraged with the progress we've made here together and all the love expressed!! 💜
B and C are spot on.
But Nightcity, Starmer's new advisor, Professor Paul Gregg, is ex-DWP and cannot have our best interests in his sight (nor Starmer's).
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Well done, it’s really hard to do anything sometimes so you’ve done really well to do that ❤️
I’m moving at the same pace as a snail/slug today but it’s better than doing nothing. Yes 100% day by day is the way to do it my dad always tells me not project into the future, living by the moment is definitely some good advice x1 -
Charities and advocacy groups play an important role in safeguarding vulnerable people by raising awareness of their issues and campaigning for their rights.
The government have already announced they are not responding to the last government's PIP consultation and will instead be developing their own plans for social security reform. Until we know what those plans are, charities like Scope will continue fighting for a fairer, less punitive system and working to influencing public policy to create lasting change.
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Thank you for your kind words, @Nightcity. I’m glad @Adrian_Scope was able to check in on you yesterday.
While I wish I could take away the worries, it has been incredibly heartening to see the support everyone is giving one another and the positive difference it makes. Whatever changes may come, we’re in this together and will support each other. That has never been more evident than in the messages shared here.
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Also what labour are doing is thier targeting every individual on uk unless super rich !! Ulez employers employees workers on uc if council tax goes up well watch this space I wish people would just strike I feel that's the only way talking about psychosis we all could be pushed to the brink safe at home under immense pressure will be like a time bomb maybe they want that starmer for the who Davos
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@Catherine21, I know it is stressful but please try and remember that labour haven't actually announced anything yet. A lot of the stress and anger people are expressing are based on assumptions of the governments plans, as no one actually knows what they are planning yet.
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now this is a interesting read:
I’ve actually have a lot of time for Lisa Nandy who is one of the more decent cabinet membersIf in a few years a coup is aimed at starmer (I’m 90% sure that Wes streeting will be a major figure behind any possible overthrowing /backstabbing of starmer, the weasel he is) then I hope nandy is in the mix in any leadership contest - I don’t always agree with him but also McDonnell as dwp minister in that scenario)
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I didn’t give more than the date as it’s a very vey delicate subject which I imagine scope mods would prefer we didn’t discuss on the forum at least till we knew more of the details
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Then why mention it in the first place?
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I think it's important to know it's like these things are happening no running away from it I appreciate what you shared I been reading labour have been warned not to throw to much at the budget I used to be scared I still am but burying my head in sand only makes it worse
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Sorry this for apples
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Are dad's know don't they it's right when I get in a frenzy my dad always calms god makes me cry I've seen him suffering and he's always had my best intreast words from the wise have to keep reminding ourselves
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apple, don't think for a minute I don't appreciate your posts because I do, I really do 😀 BUT..
Lisa Nandy certainly is a decent one but charities are answerable to The Charity Commission who are in the pay of our government so charities cannot bring government into disrepute. There is a limit to what they can do on our behalf.
I did like Wes Streeting in opposition but believe he's in the Reeves/Kendall camp.
McDonnell described the 2016 welfare reforms as "social murder" and was slated for it. As former Shadow Chancellor (2015 to 2020), he's very likely to speak out against this budget and would make an excellent W&P Secretary.
I think with so many people blaming Keir Starmer for the chaos, he will - when he's not trying to stall WW3 - put on his prosecutors cap and pull up the sneaky, dishonest ministers.
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Good afternoon @apple85, I'm sorry but I actually am not sure what the significance of the date is. If you're worried about posting it publicly and want to check if it's appropriate, would you send me a private message explaining a little bit more so I can look into it?
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Yes I've been reading let's hope thankyou
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