Upcoming changes to benefits

ThirtySixteen

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1000327#Comment_1000327

Happily. But I have to admit I find it quite difficult to say anything ‘civil’ about any of this lot.

ThirtySixteen

nothing happening to WCA until 2028

evelyncourtney

WCA getting scrapped in 2028

secretsquirrel1

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1000330#Comment_1000330

does that mean no lcwra ?

SM9346

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1000336#Comment_1000336

That’s what I’m wondering. I won’t be moving to UC if that’s the case.

SM9346

Is that for all LCWRA or LCW?

ThirtySixteen

’To define YOURSELF as unable to work’ ???? ****.

Yeah let’s all be civil about her.

SM9346

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1000336#Comment_1000336

Is that for all LCWRA or LCW?

alex25

Sounds like Contribution based ESA becomes part of UC, not sure if the support groups are kept but LCW would be time-limited?

philevan77

I’m not watching so if you can work you lose benefits

travis50

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1000341#Comment_1000341

So find a job or lose money whilst the clock ticks against you. This will make many suicidal. And where are all these jobs?

kittenface19

Loose women had a little chat about this just now. Too many people taking the easy route, a lot of people playing the system, aaannnnddd people can't afford to look for work because they'll lose their benefits (safety net). They then had s little chat about the scheme where you can try and work and keep your benefits. Small mention questioning about how the government will work out who are the people who truly need and those who don't.

Not a word about what they are actually doing to people and the stress and trauma this is causing. Typical labour program that refuses to actually criticize the people they helped get elected.

SM9346

if the WCA is scrapped. If that means I don’t have to go to UC job centres or even ave to send in bank statements I’ll be happy?

secretsquirrel1

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1000337#Comment_1000337

I just read on guardian something about a different benefit for job seekers and sick combined who’ve paid into the system ( recently?) who will get more money but it’s time based . Correct anyone if that’s wrong please

sparrow77

So you must get 4 points to atleast 1 question to get the standard pip . Iv only ever got 2 points in everything 🥺

philevan77

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1000343#Comment_1000343

I hope people don’t become that way

geckobat

So people on LCWRA are expected to engage plus will have their benefits cut massively by next April? Did I understand that right?

philevan77

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1000348#Comment_1000348

lots of people going to lose there pip then

sparrow77

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1000352#Comment_1000352

Alot of people should get 4 on certain things but only ever get 2 and are to scared to appeal incase they lose their whole award . It's so unfair

evelyncourtney

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1000347#Comment_1000347

Yes I believe they said they’re combined JSA and contribution based ESA (someone correct me if wrong)