Hi folks

Gazmo76

So , I'm a newbie here, so I'm not really sure what to type , I just feel a bit lonely and worried what with all the proposed benefit cuts especially to mental health, which is my issue , so, I was raped, contracted HIV and I self harm and have bulimia, I struggle with life as it is now , never mind potentially being cornered into a job ,I'd be an absolute liability for any employer

How are other folk coping with this potential cut or change ?

Holly_Scope

Hi @Gazmo76,

It's definitely on many of our minds right now. 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.

Please take care 💛

Gazmo76

Hi Holly , thank you for the kind messages , I think it's just the uncertainty and the delay (they were going to announce plans last Wednesday) sorry about typing in the wrong place

Holly_Scope

Don't be sorry, you haven't done anything wrong. I know, it's all very overwhelming at the minute. Please try to find a nice distraction - something that makes you feel happy for a bit. Hopefully we'll hear something soon 🙂