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What really gets to me about these proposed changes is the government did not consider the impact on mental health and the lack of clarity. I do feel bad that when I been worried and down I posted at these low times. I do apologise if I added to others worries . I am sorry for this
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So my pip reassessment telephone call was due last week at 9am and didn't sleep, preparing myself, the call was late only for the lady to tell me that the healthcare professional wasn't available so is rearranged for next week.They don't understand what you go through, at least still doing reassessments. What does it mean if I get pip award for certain amount of years concerning November 26? Also ESA just had letter telling me it continues, the non contribution based one.
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I think it’s a good idea Charlie . They’re all for themselves no matter the party. Anything that gets them votes .
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Hi luvpink,
I don’t think when means testing is mentioned it means people just over a certain amount or those with savings . I can only speak for myself but it’s millionaires and those on very high incomes. Look at David Cameron for instance. He claimed DLA for his son though he’s a millionaire. My point is yes legally he was entitled to but for us whether we work on a low wage or cannot work we rely on pip . We would be destitute if we lost it . We know when it’s coming into our accounts as we need it . For some like Cameron it’s just extra and if they lost it they wouldn’t feel the effect as we would. I’ve lost pip in the past and esa at the same time and was in a terrible state . But it wouldn’t have affected me if I were a millionaire or very well off .
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I agree . I have invisible conditions and I feel I’m looked as a fake as I look fine . When I’m bad people don’t see me . Everyone has a story of I have a neighbour etc who gets pip and is fine yet I can’t get it . But you don’t know how someone suffers behind closed doors .
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I think right now there’s no one else to vote for . People gave labour a chance and that’s made the situation worse. Come an actual election would Reform voters who are disabled really vote for them ? I think all three parties are losing the disabled vote yet they keep telling us there are millions of people who are disabled.
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They played a similar trick on me . I was down as having phone assessment and recorded . Dwp wrote that and I called Atos to confirm. 30 mins before the call they called to say it’s booked with someone who can’t record . Then blamed dwp and said it’s dwp who book appointments
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exactly but I can’t see them voting reform in a GE. Reform though are doing us a favour at the moment.
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I don’t think he’ll be in for long 🤞. I read this morning about reeves on her way out but pat McFadden possibly taking her place . I’m sure I’ve read he’s for cuts or am I wrong ?
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Some pop claiments are not waiting for operations or mental health support. Alot of people have chronic ongoing conditions that they have been told will never ever improve. But these people will also lose their pip.
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This is my fear . I have ME and fibromyalgia among other illnesses. There’s no cure or treatment. So I’ve no back up plan . Yet I’m always up for reassessment when I can only get worse with age not better .
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Pat McFadden is for the Welfare Cuts
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I know and I agree with you . I think everyone on this forum would be lost without their pip . I have no cure or treatment so I’d be destitute with no plan b . And I’m single so can’t count on a partner while I go to tribunal. You heard what the mp said , he compared pip to pocket money because to them it is .well off people have no idea . They can apply for pip and depending on how well off they are it may be a bonus . To us it’s a lifeline . I really think they should bring in rules whereby if you lose pip you keep it while you go through the appeal system. I’ve lost mine before and was left with nothing .
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Well it will be interesting to see what happens if Rayner takes over . We know where we stand if she put him forward as chancellor
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