Morning live on bbc doing in depth look at changes next week

Sharebear

Hi all just been watching morning live they asking for questions for next week pip piece about changes.

Not sure if that will help anyone. I usually find them clear and correct.

Sharebear

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nxkq/contact

Mary_Scope

Hi @Sharebear

This sounds very helpful, thank you for sharing.

Sharebear

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1008177#Comment_1008177

@Mary_ScopeNot sure if you have seen but I commented on another post asking if scope could do an faq and bullet point things like how soon any change or reassessment etc could take place?

Mary_Scope

Hi @Sharebear Scope have published something similar here changes to disability benefits: what you need to know

Sharebear

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1008240#Comment_1008240

@Mary_Scope thank you for that but I meant could scope just put together proposed changes. Something similar (in more detail to the below.) Just a fast quick look at changes. When reading through I get confused by who's asking and if responses are correct ;

Uc

.under 22 unable to apply after (date)

. LWRCA new claims will be given £50

Albus_Scope

Hi @Sharebear if you click the link Mary has shared with you, it'll show you the breakdown of proposed changes on the Scope website.

Santosha12

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/132004/morning-live-on-bbc-doing-in-depth-look-at-changes-next-week

Thank you, I saw that. They talked this am too about the changes.

I emailed them re the two issues never mentioned 1. The new eligibility criteria for PIP re 4 points and 2. More importantly the fact that if people lose their PIP at review for instance, then in Nov 28 they lose LCWRA too if they're on that leading to people facing destitution.

Added that any cuts will not miraculously lead to a cure nor the ability to look for work. I used the words disability and chronically ill people throughout.

Also mentioned the loss of Carers to people who lose PIP.

Sorry don't know how to copy my email in here.

I added too that 190k excess deaths in the 2010s and there should not he a repeat of that in a civilised country.

Sharebear

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1008256#Comment_1008256

Sounds like you were very thorough. 🙏 they see sense soon.

Santosha12

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1008314#Comment_1008314

I don't know who the lady was presenting it this morning but seemed to be knowledgeable about the various points she raised so I was surprised as I keep seeing that these important aspects are never mentioned.

SaraC_Scope

@Santosha12

The lady discussing the change to benefits on Morning Live is Iona Bain. She is a Financial Journalist and I agree, the advice and guidance she provides, is in a clear and concise manner.

Santosha12

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1008419#Comment_1008419

Thank You for that; it's just strange how they all keep missing the two important points I've mentioned above when they'll be two of the most impactful losses.

luvpink

I watched the show but somehow I must've that bit