Green Paper Discussion - includes accessible formats and consultation event sign up links!

Labour will be voted out by 2029 hopefully before , but it seems they are set on punishing us for being disabled , many with hidden disabilities , they just seem cruel and when they will be remembered for this cruelty .

None of the proposed changes make sense , taking away money from disabled will only cause the economy to drop further , this government are clowns , controlled by a source and doing what they are told . I know what I believe but it isn't for here .

I'm in the process of re-assessment , just got the form yesterday . Phoned MacMillan who helped me fill it in . I hate that they contact my GP , he is horrible , but he has to be honest and tell them my issues . So will send it first class Tuesday to be signed for, not worth sending it today or Saturday as it is bank holiday weekend , I would rather send it registered then I know they have received it .

Do we get another assessment via phone with re-assessment ? I had a paper assessment last time and got a phone call asking questions to try and catch me out , it is brutal and caused me to have panic attacks and I never slept for days worrying .

Yes I got that call too out of the blue and was in total mind fog. They take no consideration how our health affects random calls.At least you get a letter and form to fill before dragging you in for assessment. So sorry your GP is not good

Thanks so much for your thoughtful post, @onebigvoice - I genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your insights with all of us here. I completely agree with your sentiments about this forum - like you, I’ve drawn immense strength, clarity, and solidarity from the lived experiences shared here, as well as from the legal and systemic knowledge others have so generously offered. This space has been not only a source of support but also a safe and supportive haven, as well as a rallying point -a collective call to action- especially in light of this ruthless and dehumanising proposals set out in the government’s green paper.Together, our voices matter, and they must be heard.I just had a couple of questions that came to mind while reading your post:

You mentioned the : 

 “new elected Senedd Membership we have (I am proud to say I am one)” 

 I wanted to ask, is this newly elected Senedd actively fighting our current cause against the catastrophic benefit cuts set out in the “Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper”? I’d love to understand more about how this Senedd engagement is helping shape the fight, especially in amplifying disabled voices and lived experience.

And regarding your request:

“To those I have not asked, can I quote with names missing, comments made here of your experiences to a court, if I have not already asked? If the answer is no then don’t reply.”

If it’s to support our shared fight against these dangerous and dehumanising proposals -or anything closely related to this and uphold your rights - then yes, you absolutely have my full consent to quote any of my comments to help strengthen your argument in court.

I deeply respect the courage it takes to keep going after a 10-year battle, and I truly hope the court case on Apr 23rd brings the justice and recognition you deserve.Keep doing what you’re doing- your determination and fierceness are making a difference.

We will not be silenced. Disabled voices matter.

In solidarity✊

Hi @jasminehoop, I just wanted to say - I’m genuinely moved by the determination and clarity in your message. It takes strength to channel frustration into purposeful action, and what you’re doing -planning to meet your MP, preparing a detailed letter, and seeking concrete data -is not just commendable, it’s powerful. You are the voice this government needs to hear, loud and clear.
I completely share your concerns about how detached and sanitised the narrative around these so-called “reforms” has become. These proposals are anything but benign…. They’re  so brutal, vague, and catastrophically out of touch with the reality of disabled people’s lives. They’re built on the same tired logic that frames support as dependency and dignity as optional. It’s totally  unacceptable.

You asked about:

 “Does anyone know if there's a document going around, or a webpage, that concisely breaks down and lists the ACTUAL impacts of the proposed cuts”-

 I  recommend checking out the DPO Forum England: Benefits Green Paper Explained document 
It’s one of the few things I’ve come across that really condenses the key threats in a no-nonsense way with some useful statistics.
There’s also a Carers UK briefing on the Green Paper’s impact on unpaid carers

and Child Poverty Action Group : Short briefing on Pathways to Work green paper(impact on children)
-very well worth reading and sharing. And if your condition is supported by a trust or advocacy group like MS Trust or Parkinson’s UK, Mencap(learning disability) etc they often have brilliant, evidence-based accessible resources and campaign updates tailored to your situation.

I’ve also found it really helpful to read several breakdowns of the Green Paper’s impact, which has allowed me to strategically oppose it directly through the consultation email and to submit my own detailed response, as I’ve shared in earlier posts. I’m encouraging others to do the same- because every individual voice matters, and together, we can show that no matter how hard they try to silence us, we will be heard.

Honestly, your idea of using a Freedom of Information request to highlight to your MP how many of her constituents are on PIP or UC (LCWRA) is spot on. It takes the fight directly to your MP’s doorstep, backed by numbers and humanity arguments, something far too often missing from political rhetoric. I think your MP needs to feel the weight of her silence and the real consequences of her choices.

Whatever the outcome,never underestimate what your voice can achieve. You’re already doing something incredibly brave by holding your MP to account and refusing to let this slide under the radar. That’s how movements build. That’s how change happens.
Let’s keep up the pressure in every direction, on every front. Let’s scrutinise these proposals like never before, expose them for what they are, and show that disabled people and our allies will not be silenced or sidelined.

In solidarity, and with deep respect for what you’re doing 🙏🏽✊

I know it is horrible. I phoned the dwp because since my award I now have profound hearing loss and use a cpap machine for sleep apnea , so they said because my review is due it would be faster to do a re-assessment . The form is similar to the original but not as many pages lol .

They might contact you to say your award is extended .

If mine is awarded again , I lose the year left as it goes from March 2025. I am also hoping for a longer term as I am going to be retired in 6 years but have to wait until I am 68 to get my retirement ,strange but it is how it is , so could do with a ten year award really to take into retirement then i keep PIP with light touch review .

I need this pip or lose everything including my house .

This is uplifting, but please make your own mind up .

DWP Whistle-blower Reaches Out – What They Said is Alarming!