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ESA support group changes
Munchkin_55
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I'm new to this but will in time need advice regarding ESA etc as the Government is changing things for those of us in the Suppport Group. It's a sad state of affairs when the genuinely ill are being bullied and degraded in such a way
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Hi @Munchkin_55 and welcome to the community.
We are here when you need us. The community is very friendly and happy to offer support, as well as trained advisors who can help with specific questions.
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@kevstar1
I am unsure what changes @munchkin_55 is referring to. I do know the green paper issued last year contained a single line suggesting that everyone on ESA is placed into the wrag group, and all that this entails. This would potentially include the terminally ill. It will also mean any new claims on ESA would get the same money as someone on JSA.
The announced changes on ESA, which came into effect on 3rd of April can be seen at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employment-and-support-allowance-changes-from-3-april-2017/employment-and-support-allowance-esa-changes-from-3-april-2017
As an individual I stood alone.
As a member of a group I did things.
As part of a community I helped to create change!