Upcoming changes to benefits

Feels like Labour is slowly unraveling their plans before the major announcement.Read here

CHECK ON SICK CLAIMANTS

After reading this ,I am deeply distressed by Labour’s proposed reforms to disability benefits, which threaten to make life even harder for all of us . Personally me and my family are reliant on financial support due to multiple disabilities, many that are now become permanent caused by delay in accessing care and navigating our bureaucratic nhs systems and waiting list. My family or I did not choose to be in this position. The current system is already challenging to navigate, and reduction and further benefit loss will only add more stress, anxiety, and uncertainty.

Liz Kendall claims that the most severely disabled will be protected, but who decides what qualifies as “severe” enough? Does she or the draconian Reeves/Starmer have any knowledge how disabilities affect people’s lives?The focus should be on fixing the NHS and reducing treatment delays, not cutting essential financial support. The reality is that these changes will push many into hardship, making it even harder for disabled people to survive, let alone thrive.

What’s even more concerning is that there seems to have been little to no consultation with disabled people, charities, or advocacy groups. These reforms appear to be driven by an agenda to cut costs rather than genuinely support those in need. The government may save pennies, but at what human cost? Disabled people deserve a system that listens to them, not one that punishes them for needing support.

It is disheartening to see Labour—traditionally a party of social justice—adopting policies that echo past Conservative cuts. These proposals risk repeating the same mistakes that have already led to suffering, destitution, and even increased mortality rates . We need a compassionate, evidence-based approach, not a system that ignores the voices of those it claims to help.

Not much longer to go now, the anxiety this is causing is awful

Wasn’t that another Tory idea ? Waste of an election. We still have Mel stride and sunak

If they link LCWRA and PIP and say you don't get PIP you don't get LCWRA either then I'm gonna be hundreds and hundreds of pounds short on my very basic expenses. And I know I'll be far from alone on this. This was originally the Tory plan btw.

I don’t see how they can ‘boot’ people off of PIP . They’ve already been clinically assessed by medical professionals. That’s a non starter IMO. Also how can they reassess folk on long term awards where the condition is not likely to get better or is chronic. Also unlikely to happen. I think it’s people on LCW or those on LCWRA.. who are not on PIP/ ADP that are most at risk. The solution is to get them hosp appointments for any ailments which are temporary or that they apply for PIP. Nefarious aspect is changes to eligibility for new claimants. PIP is notoriously hard to claim and get already. That’s where they hope to skim cash off and also the NEET group of 18-25 year olds. I feel so worried for them because some of them so ill but will be pushed into training or ridiculous jobs?

Stop worrying - nothing will change for months, if not years - this is only speculation anyway

And yes - any changes will have to go through BOTH houses in parliament first

Yes WCA reforms are in the green paper. The BBC rolling coverage confirmed this about an hour ago.

This looks very scary for me.

I receive lower rate mobility and living which appears to be being cut. From what I have heared those on standard rate as myself will loose their benefit where those on top rate will be safe.

With severe Kyphosis, Fybromylagia and severe spinal stenosis among many other problems restrict myself to mobility scooter for transport. This may be the end for me as this will leave me with a life that’s seems less and less worth living.

oh I think I saw that a while ago. I watched her last night on that channel and she didn’t seem overly concerned imo. It may be the way she is though but I’m sure I heard her say she feels better after listening to Nick . No idea who he is or if I heard correctly as I’m hard of hearing