The Universal Credit Bill becomes law. Here are the changes to disability benefits you need to know
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And starmer made it clear to all mps vote on everything they suggest kendell already said welfare bill not substantial I'm so sick with this still waiting for uc migration letter this is so unbearable would drive anyone insane
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Agree Catherine. This Timms review is a face saving exercise of the government.
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Although I don't believe anything of what Timms says, he said in his interview that the review was not for spending cuts. Then, why a review is needed, unless it's to tighten eligibility to cut the number of claimants on PIP, which is indirectly cutting spending on PIP?
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jw68, miscreants is the right word for them.
I'm 100% persuaded that nothing has changed since I claimed Incapacity Benefits in 2006. DWP has knowingly put me at risk of harm and homelessness by denying my rightful entitlement ever since! I've told them I'm just waiting to retire so they'll leave me alone. They have no intention of leaving me alone just yet though 😔
I have identified what I believe is the root of the scam which is a 'Correction Slip' inserted into the ESA regs by IDS in June 2011 which was carried into the 2012 Welfare Reform Act unscrutinised and unchallenged.
It didn't correct anything; it corrupted the ESA regs. It was a corruption slip. I've tried and tried to explain it on this forum but members still believe it was so long ago that it no longer matters. It does.
In 2015, IDS suddenly spotted "a fundamental flaw in the regulations", new cuts were agreed and ESA was further corrupted by the removal of reg 29 -(2)(b) - exceptional circumstances - from the WCA process. That was the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016.
Reg 35 -(2)(a)b) under Part 6 of the ESA regulations is the equivalent of reg 29 -(2)b) under Part 5.
In 2008, there was a Work-Related Activity Assessment (WRAAt) (Part 6) and a Work Capability Assessment (WCA) (Part 5) to determine eligibility for an award - in that order.
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Its going to be rough starmer has told all mps they work for government not us and I'm not sure if he's actually changed this already I just despair
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Catherine, I understand why many people are concerned about the strict party discipline within Labour and the perception that dissent is being suppressed, especially in light of recent suspensions of MPs who voted against government welfare reforms.
I have thoroughly checked all credible government and news sources, and I have found no evidence that Keir Starmer has instructed MPs to work for the government rather than their constituents. Could you please tell me where you found this information?
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How do you stop yourself from sinking all doctors can do is give meds everyday is such a struggle labour are in my head I can't get them out the constant fear of losing everything hangs over me daily I've felt bleak over the years with worries but this is very real I don't know how to sustain living under such pressure it's hell on earth starmer is doing amazing at breaking the people I wish I never seen that sunak speech that day and I'm worrying over not getting migration notice I have to go to dentist today I just don't want to leave the house I just don't want to think anymore it's to painful
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Morning @Catherine21 it's been a lot recently hasn't it. I hope you're ok. Getting out might help a little (although the Dentist doesn't sound too fun😅). Maybe pop and treat yourself to a coffee and cake beforehand just to help take your mind off things if you can. 💛
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Was online someone was showing the job description had changed for mps maybe false
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To much this is third tike been back sane tooth going to tell them today this is not acceptable have to get in they go private from September hope your well Holly
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Catherine, I think I’ve found what you may have seen, it’s about the tightening of rules around MPs having second jobs. They are still allowed outside work, but they cannot provide paid parliamentary advice, must declare income over £300, and need written contracts for any external roles. Labour is also looking at further restrictions, especially on roles that interfere with public service or undermine MPs ability to represent their constituents properly.
P.S. Goodluck at the dentist I hope you get the tooth sorted out.
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OOh Great Thankyou ! So thier actually encouraging mps to support us wow oh yes dreaded dentist 3rd time back seen different dentist it's the filling she didn't do properly I hope your well
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These MPs and DWP are inhumane. They don't care one bit, just hounding people down who are vulnerable just to save a penny. This story is a disgrace and I hope the guy challenges the decision, takes it all the way to court and as far as possible to get his motability. 🙏
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My last assessment was by telephone. The assessor decided I could walk more than 50m without physically seeing me so dropped me to 4 points from 12. He also claimed I didn't need much help with daily living so dropped me from 12 to 8. We had just ordered a WAV from Motability so I was so stressed thinking we were going to lose it.
Thankfully, because I complained about the assessor someone had the sense to check with my GP who backed up what I had said and so I continue to get enhanced on both.
But like the chap in the previous post, decisions are being made without seeing the person, and whilst I don't like F2F appointments, the telephone assessments rarely go in our favour.0
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