Work Capability Assessment (WCA) and benefit reforms

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 60,818 Championing
  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Community member Posts: 1,947 Trailblazing

    I think it's important to know it's like these things are happening no running away from it I appreciate what you shared I been reading labour have been warned not to throw to much at the budget I used to be scared I still am but burying my head in sand only makes it worse

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Community member Posts: 1,947 Trailblazing
  • Nightcity
    Nightcity Community member Posts: 2,021 Championing

    You'll be alright Catherine it's all coming apart for labour they'll have no choice now but to behave and make "nicer" changes

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Community member Posts: 1,947 Trailblazing

    Are dad's know don't they it's right when I get in a frenzy my dad always calms god makes me cry I've seen him suffering and he's always had my best intreast words from the wise have to keep reminding ourselves

  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Community member, Scope Member Posts: 2,281 Championing
    edited October 20

    apple, don't think for a minute I don't appreciate your posts because I do, I really do 😀 BUT..

    Lisa Nandy certainly is a decent one but charities are answerable to The Charity Commission who are in the pay of our government so charities cannot bring government into disrepute. There is a limit to what they can do on our behalf.

    I did like Wes Streeting in opposition but believe he's in the Reeves/Kendall camp.

    McDonnell described the 2016 welfare reforms as "social murder" and was slated for it. As former Shadow Chancellor (2015 to 2020), he's very likely to speak out against this budget and would make an excellent W&P Secretary.

    I think with so many people blaming Keir Starmer for the chaos, he will - when he's not trying to stall WW3 - put on his prosecutors cap and pull up the sneaky, dishonest ministers.

  • Morgan_Scope
    Morgan_Scope Posts: 156 Online Community Team

    Good afternoon @apple85, I'm sorry but I actually am not sure what the significance of the date is. If you're worried about posting it publicly and want to check if it's appropriate, would you send me a private message explaining a little bit more so I can look into it?

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Community member Posts: 1,947 Trailblazing
  • ladyluck
    ladyluck Community member Posts: 77 Contributor

    Considering the hoops you have to jump through and the endless lengthy phone calls with assessors who don’t listen, then having to endure the indignity of mandatory reconsideration, all compounded by a system more interested in tick boxing; doesn’t this government think we have already had enough anxiety and stress?

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Community member Posts: 1,947 Trailblazing
    edited October 20

    Now another thought come to my mind I been reading posts about them asking you of your spending I squander money have no self control I have no routine to my spending its all over the place now I'm worried sick tbh

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Community member Posts: 1,947 Trailblazing
    edited October 20

    I don't keep receipts can't remember what I've ordered will order 3 4 in morning never take packages back as don't want to go out ffs can't live like this all the time another lady who only drew cash out was asked to break down was it for daily living

  • Morgan_Scope
    Morgan_Scope Posts: 156 Online Community Team

    Note from online community team:

    Hello everyone,

    Please remember that this is a stressful topic and one many of us feel very passionate about. Emotions are going to be high and topics such as these can easily escalate.

    Please remember that all discussions on Scope’s online community should remain civil even if you disagree with another member.

  • Morgan_Scope
    Morgan_Scope Posts: 156 Online Community Team

    Hello @Catherine21

    If someone regularly withdraws large amounts of cash they may ask what it is being spent on, in case you are saving it up and not declaring the savings. As long as you do not have over the savings limit, it is not a concern of the DWP what you spend your money on.

  • Faithlong
    Faithlong Community member Posts: 47 Contributor
  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Community member Posts: 1,947 Trailblazing

    Oh thankyou I spend money on face creams I don't withdraw I do online but I do squander I can't help myself I've had couple of payments from changes of law from dwp and I know that's OK for a year and was under 6 grand you just feel guilty like you done something wrong so I got payment February this year for dwp change of law 5 thousand 8 hundred I've transferred to my daughter to hold onto so I don't spend but she's not my appointee I should transfer back to mine ? I will spend it but I don't want them thinking I'm moving deliberately

  • Morgan_Scope
    Morgan_Scope Posts: 156 Online Community Team

    I don't believe there is a set amount that raises suspicion @Faithlong

  • Nightcity
    Nightcity Community member Posts: 2,021 Championing

    I imagine a one off £2000 would not cause them to look as much as £200 4 times a week

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Community member Posts: 1,947 Trailblazing

    Mines out of control always been the same terrible with money 💰

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Community member Posts: 1,947 Trailblazing

    Oh yes order some rite tut from tiktok shop like that juice squeezing machine thinking oh fresh juice everyday squeezed once then broke after a few days I would have got bored thinking if I get these items it will be amazing then get chucked in cupboard n

  • Catherine21
    Catherine21 Community member Posts: 1,947 Trailblazing

    Oh no just take rent money and for electricity key