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PIP isn't a luxury. It allows me to work and contribute to society

SaraC_Scope
SaraC_Scope CP Network, Scope Posts: 344 Empowering
May 30 in Cerebral Palsy Network

As the government proposes changes to disability benefits like PIP, writer Jennifer McShane, 37, shares how cuts could impact her life with Cerebral Palsy

I use my PIP payment to live and work, I'm terrified of the DWP taking it away

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  • PIP reform
  • CP Network
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  • trouble5316
    trouble5316 Online Community Member Posts: 103 Contributor
    May 30

    It's only way I can communicate with outside world

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