Hi, my name is Greenfriend19!

Greenfriend19

Hi I'm getting worried about the benefit cuts, are they going to start straight away?

luvpink

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/130505/hi-my-name-is-greenfriend19

Hi and a very warm welcome to the community.

The government are expected to make an official announcement regarding benefit reforms

Until that happens, none of know the answer.

Greenfriend19

It's just really making my anxiety worse. 😭

Kimmy87

No.

They can't fast track the legal process.

They were able to change the Winter fuel payment criteria so quickly because it was a government perk, not protected by legislation.

Ignore hyped up, factually incorrect media stories about crack downs, fast track changes etc.

This month Labour will release a Green paper.

Green Paper: These are our plans, what do you think.

Consultation and feedback.

Then they release a White Paper.

White Paper: These are our proposals

Then the long legal process, going through both houses of parliament, delayed by any court challenges, amendments proposed by the House of Lords.

Then they finally become law.

The whole process takes years, and what eventually becomes law is usually a watered down version of the Green paper.

luvpink

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/991886#Comment_991886

A lot of us feel the same.

Greenfriend19

How do I introduce myself on forums do I just say a bit about my illness or my hobbies?

luvpink

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/991896#Comment_991896

Just have a look around the forum and join in the conversations of the topics that interest you.

The coffee lounge is a good supportive place.

Albus_Scope

Heya @Greenfriend19 and welcome from me too. As the others have said, please try not to worry about any talk of benefit cuts, things wont happen quickly.

And if you want to introduce yourself, then feel free! We always like to know a bit more about our community. 😊 Lots of people just chat away in the coffee lounge, that's always a good start.