Pip and esa benefits

sheepy

Apologies in advance if as I expect this is a very hot topic and has already been discussed

I’ve seen a lot of press today discussing major changes to the welfare system affecting people on benefit

There’s lots of talk about white and green papers whatever they are ? but what I can’t find is anything detailing specific changes

I have been my husbands appointee for several years now and I would be lying if I didn’t say his mental health issues along with his physical problems since his stroke have created huge amounts of stress for me

He is currently receiving full PIP which has recently been renewed until October 2028

He is also in the new style ESA support group

I suppose the question is are these benefits likely to be affected in any way and if so how soon will these changes take place

Of course I realise this all may be pie in the sky and only our friendly supportive chancellor has the answers but given how quickly she put an end to the winter payment I have to admit to being terrified of any possible consequences

If anyone has any facts on the subject I would be so very grateful

Thanks again Sue

Kimi87

No one knows yet what is changing and when.

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.

sheepy

all I can say is that recent news seems to indicate that it will be fast tracked through due to the fact that the chancellor wants access to the funds sooner rather than later

I saw a recent interview when the politician doing the rounds that day was repeatedly questioned as to whether these changes would

A be fast tracked

B affect severity disabled people who cant work

he refused to answer even when the interviewer said a simple yes or no as to whether severely disabled people would pit a lot of minds at rest

He either didn’t know or didn’t care

Why you consider how the worry could affect people I find it all quite frightening my husbands issues would escalate without my influence

Shameful of the government

Rosie_Scope

Hi @sheepy I can totally understand your worries about this topic. There's a lot of speculation about and so many people are concerned about how any proposed changes will affect them and their families.

We're having a big discussion about it, which you can read here: Upcoming changes to benefits.

At the moment, no formal announcements have been made, so no one knows for certain what the changes will be or how they’ll be implemented. However, we're actively campaigning and raising awareness through The Cost of Cuts, and we’d really appreciate your support and signature.

We understand this is a difficult topic, and many people are finding it challenging. To keep the community a safe space, we're encouraging all discussions on benefit changes to stay in one place. For that reason, we’ll be closing this discussion, but we’d love for you to join the main discussion thread here: Upcoming changes to benefits.