Labour doubles down on slashing billions from DWP's disability benefits bill

One assessment makes sense. However, many people that qualify for PIP do not qualify for UC because they have more than £16K. So how can the benefits be merged?

Probably the government has a bunker a mile from the surface and they are not afraid of Russian nuclear bombs. At the same time, the government does not need to spend money on disabled people - it will literally evaporate!

all over the news again this morning about welfare cuts I can’t cope with it all. I’m terrified on losing the 400 a month from LCWRA I’ve already been rejected for pip and it’s going to MR but I’m not holding out much hope. If they change the WCA so people like me who get it primarily for anxiety and mental health issues are no longer eligible I still won’t be able to work I just won’t be able to feed or clothe myself or my child. Talking about programs to get people back into work when any interaction I’ve had with the DWP has given me a complete breakdown, and some people think mental health is less serious so I can just go and work if I’m forced I’d rather just not be here at all. I’m so scared and terrified and sick of being picked on 14 years under the Tories now labour is worse living in poverty is my biggest fear and I’m scared to death they’re going to force me into not being able to afford food or gas again why can’t they just leave us all alone

I opposed the cut to ESA WRAG payments (new claims) despite being in the Support Group myself at the time.

If we have energy we should fight for others, remember "there but for the grace of God go I", a particular cut might not affect us personally but remember it could so easily have done, and remember too it might affect someone you love in future.

Kimmy, spot on but unfortunately not enough others cared enough to oppose it or give it much thought in the 10 years since then! And thank you because I did too, knowing what was coming down the line!!

Scope, there is plenty of information available to research although announcements are yet to come. I don't disagree with that. New rules coming into force and the Spending Review will make everything clear but none of this is new. All of it was set in motion by Tory governments..

I was wondering that myself?

When will these changes be announced on 26 March 2025? Also what is Scope's take on all of this that's being reported in the media today?

Thank you Albus. I think all this speculation is very cruel on the disabled community and will be ramped up by the media in the next few weeks. The government doesn't seem to care. Will any of the proposed changes come into effect straight away do you know?

Unfortunately we currently have no way of knowing @YogiBear and the same for @Danny123 question. I really wish I could give you all the answers, but we just don't know what's happening. But I agree the media should just stop reporting about what they think may be happening, as it's not helping anyone's blood pressure or mental health.

As said previously, we've been told the government have been actively listening to and engaging with Scope and other charities. Something the previous government didn't do. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Thank you Albus.