The Universal Credit Bill becomes law. Here are the changes to disability benefits you need to know
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I know. I just wondered whether some claimants might meet the criteria for ongoing PIP mobility but, having zero for DL, could apply for AA at the appropriate age. Hey ho.
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As Parliament enters its summer recess, followed by party conference season, attention on welfare reforms is likely to fade, at least until autumn brings renewed political momentum.
Encouragingly, my MP phoned me the day after the vote and shared plans to hold workshops with constituents to gather views on potential PIP reforms. Holly, will Scope be engaging members later in the year to gather input on the changes they’d like to see to the PIP system? And will there be a renewed push to contact MPs, so decision-makers don’t assume the rebellion over the UC bill was the end of the disabled community’s concern?
Everyone deserves a well earned break from politics, but come autumn, we must keep this issue alive. It’s far from settled.
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Hi @MW123 that's a really good question, and something the online community team had actually spoken about today. I've passed this on to the team within Scope I believe will be managing this. Thanks for raising and hopefully we'll understand more about the plans in the near future.
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I agree with it keeping it to one thread, and the thread itself needs to be not too out of date, otherwise the community just becomes politics dominated, and scope is about much more then that. The mods have done a good job of cleaning up, if it was left alone we would have dozens of political threads all dominating the recent discussions, with often duplicated discussions and questions.
In terms of the ongoing political upheaval, I was part of a discussion with a outer family member at the weekend and was very disappointed to hear of his view, it seems he had previously hid it out of respect for me, but the view is basically not only to cut support for mentally disabled people (he has no issue with physically disabled and because of that says he has no issue with me), but the bit that really shocked me, was that he doesnt even support having social support circles in place, no social workers, mental health care etc. just the view, force into poverty to force a recovery. A reason wasnt even given to give rationale to the point of view, just the view given.
Whether its relevant or not he does come from a wealthy family who do support each other, e.g. he in effect has been gifted his home, never had to really worry about much because his parents will make sure he is ok, and this perhaps has led to assumptions that this kind of support is available to everyone, I dont know as the conversation didnt really carry on, no reason was given, and we moved on to something else.
I have also come across multiple people who refuse to believe the NHS and social care is hard to access, they think if the treatment hasnt been offered then it must mean the patient has not been seeing the doctor or not being truthful with their doctor. They even fail to accept it can be close to impossible to just get a GP appointment, because their own surgery is ok.
There is so much misunderstanding and misinterpretation in the country right now.4 -
Can't even have that here. Appointments need to be made online between 9.30 and 1pm but the online form will become unavailable earlier if they fill up their quota for instructions that day. Receptionists can't make any appointments anymore unless for nurse.
You also have to use the same online form to request repeat meds or a fit note.
I was supposed to be supplying fit notes but I couldn't get access to the form because they had always maxed out for that day so my fit note expired and I couldn't provide a new one.1 -
Yes they can. Any gaps in fit notes move the new award start date forward. That means potentially a longer wait to start receiving the new award, or potentially less backpay, depending on how quickly the WCA decision is made.
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Looking at comments from 'worried' earlier, over the weekend I got involved with a discussion about benefits with an ex work colleague who is lucky enough to be doing o.k, I worked hard and paid in to the system, but in my 50's my health deteriorated and I became disabled, for the first time ever had to get myself involved with the claiming benefits nightmare, and to hear him saying that all you do is ring them up, fill in a form, and then you get a grand a month plus a free car, really offended me particularly when he absolutely switched off to hearing and trying to understand the truth of how it really works, this is an example of what we are up against, with more than a few m.p's I am sure holding similar views and opinions all be it privately.
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That's your problem. Not the DWP's.
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I couldn't go forward with the wca. So they said i now had to look for a job but I reminded them that I am a carer.
I may try again though since they are cutting the lcwra rate in half next year.
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Presumably these pilot areas have been given extra resources to help ensure there aren't delays in seeking Fit Notes.
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3 more Labour MPs lose their whip after rebellion due to welfare reforms.
I don’t think Margaret Thatcher ever acted like Keir Starmer.
Is Keir Starmer fascist?
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I think you may be refering to where, they are piloting an idea where the doctor gives you support to work instead of a fit note?.
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We went into our doctors the other week for the wife to get a prescription for her vertigo and they said it's a four week wait.Gone are the days of where you could sit and wait. It's diabolic with the NHS now. I'm diabetic and have to use the NHS chiropody. It used to be straight in every two months, now it can run onto three months.
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MPs are meant to work for their constituents yet when they stand up for constituents they get the whip removed 😡 I wish they’d vote no confidence and remove him
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This is what happens when you defend disabled people made me very angry but I'm hoping if corybn makes a group all these great independent mps join I'm mean racheal maskell put her soul into changing welfare I've thanked them all that starmer
Also seen an article stating that mps work and listen to the party they don't work for the people pls Jeremy the time is now
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Regaining strenght for round two hundred and twenty two
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He has to go. Second worse PM (Liz Truss, top 1) I’ve since in my life.
Liebour MPs better act quickly.
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See Rachael Maskell has been suspended by Starmer as well.
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I can understand that MPs should follow party rules etc
But these cuts were not mentioned in their manifesto.
I have to really stop myself from writing anything horrible I here after the terrible injustice he is committing
What a horrible human being Keir Starmer is
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People here in Scotland gave them a chance. They've messed it up big style. I'm basing that on conversations with family, friends, and acquaintances.
My mission is to ensure my local constituency is fully aware our MP voted for these changes, and ensure he is a one-term wonder.
It's all I can do in the meantime.
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