Upcoming changes to benefits
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Does "legislation" even allow PIP rates to be frozen ?
Has anybody with legal experience checked this fact ?
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I did read , raynor, millaband, even kendell not happy.
It's starmer and reeves because of their failings. I'm terrified because I don't know if it's true, daily mail, that even people with autism adhd will be targeted. The point where you are prompted or reminded, using a microwave would get no points. My pip is for a number of years to go , I be retired by then. But with the copd and my joints got worse ,I haven't said because I was scared they would take it away if I told them I was worse.
This stress is causing my symptoms to get worse especially my copd, my coughing is bad at the moment
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I just want to give up. I claim (legacy) CB ESA and PIP. If I lose the Support Group/LCWRA addition, I'll lose capacity to pay the most basic living expenses. I might as well die now and the savings I have that prevent me from claiming anything means-tested will go to worthwhile charities.
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what about those of us who have carers , if we lose pip carers also have to look for work. So who takes over looking after ppl. They either haven’t thought of that or don’t care.
They haven’t mentioned mobility though as that obviously makes money for their friends. So disabled who need a car have to spend the amount they may get on a car with no care money.
This is far worse than the Tory’s proposed and that got found unlawful. How is this different. I just hope this is challenged in court . But how long can this be delayed for , is it something they can bring in quickly?
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thank you so much . I’ve been awake most of the night . This has brought back bad memories of my first pip assessment so I’ve crashed. I’m just going to try to relax but I know I’ll be obsessively looking for information. These cuts are so draconian it’s unbelievable that they can become law .
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@luvpink my pip is up for reassessment next year too.
Wish they left dla as it was,I was on indefinite after five assessments. So I'm with you on the dread and horror of it. I'd a paper based esa assessment last yr,every three yrs like clockwork.. five f2f then the past while paperbased. I guess that'll change too.
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even after what’s been written in the times ? It’s really seems unbelievable. It will leave ppl destitute. Surely we have rights . What are your thoughts on this now ? Can they really bring changes as fast as they say?
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This potentially has far FAR greater effects than anyone would have thought possible.
My sister is a professional paid carer - earning just over minimum wage - she has been told that her job is at risk, should the number of clients diminish due to lack of funds from reduced numbers entitled to benefits !!
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does anyone know what will happen to transitional protection ?
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My health's gone south, I've 14 conditions and yet again am having tests next week for another. I've lived an alcohol and cigarettes free life, vegetarian since I was 18,I'm almost 59 now,I was vegan for ten years also.
I've fought for animal rights, gender rights,disability rights and the elderly.
I've nothing left in me anymore. I honestly and truthfully feel like giving up.
I can't even have multiple dogs in my life anymore,I've just the one boy. They were my very life's blood.
My world, like most of you on here is getting smaller and dimmer.
No body asks for a mere existence of illness and disability, These cuts will have a severe impact on whoever is at the recieving end of them. The deprivation that will come with them and desperate worry they are causing already is barbaric.
How are we remotely meant to even start a journey of any form of wellness when we keep getting hit up the face with changes, assessments, and getting pushed tighter and tighter into a tiny box of worthlessness.
Thank god I've a good family around me. And for my loving little doggo who means more to me than my own life.
I never had any children so I guess I'm one of the weird childless women or was I just too damn unwell all my life to consider bringing a child in to a World of rancid ****. I don't know how we get out of this mire, but I'm grateful for those who fight for me and for us.
Tare care all. Xx
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Your point about carers is a good one, that’s just another sticking point that they will have to confront?
Also the Scottish government does not support these cuts and will not implement changes to ADP( PIP equivalent).. which is paid for by Scotland? So will you have a two tier system. Ridiculous..?
Also.. imagine a real scenario, you are forced to apply for a role you cannot physically or mentally do, the employer complains, you complain to the Job centre.Then you have the system clogging up with complaints that HAVE to be looked at… everything slows to at stop. I have rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, mental health issues and bladder problems, am now being investigated for severe bowel issues. I worked for many years.. am in late middle age. Good luck with getting me employed.. some days I cannot open my laptop.🤔
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I don't see how they can remove benefits from anyone who is receiving PIP payment for an "ongoing period" - because by definition - an ongoing period has no end date ??
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I also claim (legacy) CB ESA and in the Support Group.
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Same here yet they keep saying it pays to work but does it heck?
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So much speculation and scaremongering is going on.
I'm off out later to watch the final of the six nations rugby.
Try to have a nice day folks.
Much love.
PS
Come on Ireland though I think the French will take the trophy!
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This is my take on it exactly. In fact I’m at the stage of wanting them to try because it will be a hill they die on.
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I really hope you are right . I’m so worried I’ve barely slept.why aren’t you worried ? Is it because you don’t think it’s true or that it won’t pass in court ? It seems from what the times piece wrote that it is all rushed. Same questions but different points . And now another so called leak . Is this Starmer trying to see the reaction this gets ?
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oh I hope you’re both right . There simply is no cure or treatment for fibromyalgia and ME. In fact exercise is dangerous for ME sufferers. Do you think this will be stopped in court as I’m sure it’ll pass in parliament.
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They did when moved from DLA to PIP, everyone was reassessed eventually because the descriptors changed. I went from indefinate high rate DLA after many many assessments including plenty of evidence to PIP at a lower rate for a limited time with reassessment every few years. We were automatically given SDA without the need for forms or assessment because we'd already proven our disability for DLA. Now you have assessment for PIP and then assessment for ESA …… they would have saved a fortune if they'd left things as they were. All the paperwork and manpower that all these assessments take must be costing a small fortune. I remember when if one person in the household worked it was enough without having to claim benefits other than automatically getting child allowance. The economy is a mess when people working have to claim benefits just to survive, jobs are being lost everywhere because of the changes that labour are making.
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Primary Legislation needs to be passed by both houses and Lords will be much more difficult than Commons.
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