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What I don’t understand is how it will save money . I know people on lcwra but not pip due to fear of the assessment. Now if they’ll have to have the new pip assessment in order to get lcwra and they pass won’t this mean they’ll also get pip ? So they’ll be on more money than they get currently

Hi and thankyou chiarieds. I had a bad day yesterday, some comments came across as very anti State Pensioners claiming PIP, it did ruffle my feathers, a lot. I had lots more to say on the subject but then felt as I was so angry, better to just leave it and maybe take a break. I am calmer today, so with a deep breath here I am and moving on from that particular discussion.

Thank you so much for the advice and the links 😊Poppy helped me with advice re claiming pension credit, both levels plus I have tried the different calculators. I am a member of age concern and receive their newsletters and have spoken to them. The problem is I have a complicated situation. At the moment I really cannot and do not complain, as my SP along with PIP means I can manage just about, loosing PIP though would plunge me into real dire straights, it helps with so many extra disability related things I need to keep me independent.

Thank you again chiarieds 😊

and thank you to all those that understand we are all in this together no matter what age we are ☺️

I'm happy to put on what I can find that is relevant. 😊

This is like torture, every few days news comes out appearing to give hope to some people while still leaving the rest of us worried sick. I spent the morning going over all the point descriptors wondering if I could get 12 points. At the moment I get 9 and it’s soul destroying. I cant keep living like this, not sleeping or eating and just miserable. I try to stay positive I really do and have even laughed a few times at a couple of posts but I feel dead inside. Also just got the migration letter and that’s not helping, just can’t face it.

Martinp, its soul destroying isn't it, I feel for everyone caught up in this disgraceful shambles.

Hearing Starmer talk about Farage concerning trusting him over your futures.. whether or not I do I certainly don't with him, like he doesn't get what he's doing, traits of narcissist.

Me neither until today, I now wish I'd appealed against it, I scored 11 points in daily living, I never knew until today that 12 would have meant enhanced. I'm so cross with myself today now for accepting the lower amount through fear I'd lose the lot. I won't be making that same mistake again, thank god I come on this forum I'd have done same thing at my next reassessment and lost everything under new rules(if they succeed).

I'm undecided on this one. Whilst I would prefer they didn't make any changes, I can also see why this may be a consideration.
My two older sons both get UC at the LCWRA rate. One had it from 20 and one from 23ish. We didn't apply originally because it just wouldn't have been beneficial going through the assessment. But during lockdown, this could be done over the phone. So we applied for him.
They both received the COL payments, whereas we, getting Income Support, didn't. They both pay towards housekeeping but other than that, they have no bills, no shopping to buy, no fuel or car maintenance to pay for etc. So I can see why an under 22, living at home, doesn't really need as high an income as others. Plus many who receive LCWRA are still in Education until 25, so the parents will be claiming those benefits until the child turns 20.

I also think they should have made PIP three tiered like DLA, which would help those who may have needs but not quite enough points for Standard.

Unfortunately not all children are as lucky to have good parents though . I’ve known of kids thrown out age 16. I think any age should be supported if disabled but I do think the young need support to study or work but definitely not forced . Same for us too , give those who feel they could study or work the opportunity to but don’t force disabled people against their will.