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I called her out on her talk against welfare
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Well the part about excluding less severe MH good this is absolutely horrendous it's the cowards way out no given a fair trial that's starmer all over I've emailed my mp hundreds of times and others to the point I thought I'd get in trouble just basically saying what sort of system and fairness warning them starmer reeves kendell will drop them like hot bricks once this goes through that was what I was thinking of it's the lady speaker she's in with them if hoyle didn't he have a dispute with starmer oh god we will find out tomorrow after the drama with OUR LIFE'S
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What's with Abrahams move date from April to November I thought they would put in duty of care for vunerable adults I wonder about her I thought she was good not so sure does anyone think there's good admendments??
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@Wibbles
No, it's not too late to get hold of a copy of the assessor's report if your paper based assessment was done by a health assessor. Just phone the PIP enquiry line and ask for a copy of your PA3 to be posted to you. The reasoning for how your points were awarded will be in that report.0 -
From DPAC on Facebook, seems the UN has intervened, hopefully that’s good news
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Letter from UN which was sent to Government can be accessed on Nadia Whittome MP X page.
https://tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/15/treatybodyexternal/Download.aspx?symbolno=INT%2FCRPD%2FFUL%2FGBR%2F63716&Lang=en3 -
Or use the above link to download it. (Apologies).
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Hopefully every bit of pressure helps, it all adds up.
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Haven't the Government been told twice before that it needs to do better re disability by the UN and have done not a thing to comply ? could be wrong but I'm sure I heard something similar in the past, could be the court of human rights though, who knows, they are always in trouble one way or another.
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I met some good people on here and I'm very thankful for that .... I honestly believe these reforms , now they've been dropped and new ones are being proposed are going to be a long way off , especially for existing claiments....
Take me for example I'm on cbesa and lcwra but no pip....
Im expecting one more reassessment under the WCA that will hopefully see me up to April 2028 , when the new pip criteria kicks in , NOW I've heard it will be for new claims first and could be the back end of 2029 before I get reassessed under the new pip rules .... I cannot and WILL NOT let these bastards steal my life ....
For existing pip claiments it's looking better than it was a month ago , remember that feeling , pure doom .... Enjoy the small win .... The pressure is off for a bit .....
I find it incredibly hard to switch off but for the first time in years for 2 or 3 days I did just that , it was bliss ! I mean pure unadulterated bliss , I needed it so bad .... You should try as hard as you can to have just a little time away from it , it really helps of you can .... Remember what I said a month ago I didn't know how to even lift my head I was so worried with fear , at least we're not there , this will take a years to be running smoothly , give yourself a break , we all deserve it after the past few months
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This is good news. It's getting picked up by major news outlets too. Sky news reports below:
UN criticises Starmer's welfare reforms and warns measures will 'increase poverty rates'
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Could the good law project work with this I know the government don't have to listen to the UN let's send to our mps they might
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That's really good as I know how worried you was my daughter always says its about perspective I know she right and your right must be lush to actually enjoy things without constant worry happy for you
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I don't really stress too much about things these days but I do like to keep my eye on the ball. The changes to welfare funding ( I truly believe will be massive ones, different name etc - same result ) are something we need to stay on top of, no that doesn't mean flying into a panic every hour but just be aware of and prepare for. Time is such a flipping illusion, one min I was 18 and in perfect health, but in what feels like a blink of an eye, I am a decrepit pensioner relying on basic SP and PIP to survive. To me what seems like years away might as well be tomorrow, thats just me though and I respect and think its great that Danny took time out to chill and forget about all this for a while😊
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Holly can you give any information regarding the amendment to the scc regarding fluctuating conditions as I read they’ve chosen three amendments but that’s not included.
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Does anyone know what’s happening with the amendment to the scc regarding fluctuating conditions ?
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Good morning
I have had a break from this for a while but I have been keeping an eye on the news.
There is a lot of speculation and until I know for definite what our fete is I have not spent too much time worrying or letting it affect my health.
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No, but I got a rough letter drafted for me. Anyone is welcome to use it as a template to address the SCC issue, if struggling.
Dear MP
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, and in particular the Severe Conditions Criteria (SCC). I’m writing to ask you to support Amendment 17, tabled by Graeme Downie MP, during the Third Reading of the Universal Credit Bill on 9th July. This amendment would ensure that people with fluctuating conditions—such as Parkinson’s, MS, ME/CFS, Long Covid, Sarcoidosis, and many others, are not excluded from the new “severe conditions” criteria.
This legislation, if passed in its current form, will devastate the lives of millions of disabled people across the UK. The SCC requires claimants to demonstrate that their impairments affect them “constantly”, defined in the Bill as “at all times” or “on all occasions on which the claimant undertakes or attempts to undertake the activity”.
This definition is not only medically inappropriate—it is devious and deceitful.
I have ******illlness***********, in order to qualify for LCWRA support group it is neccesary to prove that I cannot undertake an activity for the majority of the time, but the reality is, there is a…. ******************************short descripton of illness and symptoms affect me***************************
The new SCC definition is deeply problematic for people with fluctuating conditions with complicated symptoms varying day to day or even hour to hour. These illnesses follow unpredictable patterns, with periods of remission and relapse. Yet under the SCC, individuals with these conditions will be denied the higher rate of support, despite being already found to be permanently unable to work, according to the Govs own criteria. The government’s refusal to engage with medical experts and charities is deeply troubling. The SCC’s rigid criteria will exclude eight in nine current support group claimants, even those with lifelong conditions. The DWP is fully aware of these consequences. The speed at which this Bill is being pushed through Parliament suggests a deliberate attempt to avoid scrutiny. If passed, it will leave many unable to afford basic necessities, including housing.
The manner in which this has been handled is abhorrent.
I urge you to:
Vote NO on this discriminatory Bill.
Support amendments that: Scrap SCC cuts entirely.
Retain the full £423.27/month health element. Include fluctuating conditions like ME, MS, Parkinson’s, Long Covid and Sarcoidosis. Accept private and international diagnoses. Ensure compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This is a matter of justice, dignity, and survival. Please confirm your stance.
Yours sincerely,
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Amendment 17 hasn’t been chosen apparently. Amendment 38 has but I don’t know what that’s regarding. If the amendment hasn’t been chosen does that mean the scc will go through in it’s current form?
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