Bad news for existing PIP claimants ?
The concession that existing PIP recipients wont be subject to new PIP rules was obviously dropped along with the proposed 4 point rule, but for existing claimants that could be bad news. The Government have said they are going to change the PIP descriptors, points etc and just because they have agreed to 'consult' doesn't mean there wont still be major changes, ultimately they can do what they want, they will make the final decision, but the worst bit is they can now make those changes to PIP WITHOUT bringing it back to be voted on by MP's and therefore it's possible that any changes COULD now apply to existing claimants and MP's wont even get a chance to object !!
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Not sure I understand it
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I don't think half the MP's who voted in favour tonight understand it either, by removing the 4 point rule at the last min it's left the door open to future PIP changes (following consultation) can now be made without the need for MP's to vote on it
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I wouldn't worry about it, regardless of what is voted through or not, people will still have a rough time with the current system. How many have lost their PIP at their reviews, who were on Enhanced both elements and having to fight to get it back currently! Just this week a family acquaintance told us his son lost his PIP (Enhanced both elements) and a parent the Carers element. A member of this forum lost hers too. It's happening all the time and has in the past. It is Reeves I don't trust, we'll have to see how it pans out.
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It's a worrying time
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It’s a good thing they are getting another opportunity to vote next Wednesday, when the bill receives its third reading before moving to the Lords. Many speakers in parliament warned today that if real clarity isn’t written into the bill next week, they will vote against next week.
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think your going to find that people who claim
Pip now will be left alone as MPs are fighting there corner for them and they have worked out that we are the people who are vulnerable
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