March 26th and Green Paper Mega Discussion (ITV leaks, etc)

when I first applied for pip my assessor also lied , ignored my GP letter and misquoted my specialist letter. Zero points . Tribunal bullied me , worst was the disabled member of panel . All to look good for the dwp represensitive . They even tried removing points I got at MR. I went to upper tribunal and won . Took two years and left me bed bound but I fought for everyone not just me .

Glad you won in the end , good for you

hi @Kimmy87

I don’t think we’ve ever talked directly but I know that you seem to spare some of your time answering members questions and are pretty knowledgeable on workings of the gov and dwp (I don’t know if you’ve spent many an hr reading up on things)

I don’t know your personal opinion if some of these rumours/leaks get confirmed (if you want to concentrate on helping others by answering questions or if you are thinking along the lines of some overs of being more proactive if certain things get official confirmation) - but you’re smart, have a lot of respect within the scope forum and if the number in your user name is your birth year than we are similar in age (it’s sometimes easier to speak to others of the same generation)

I was wondering if it would be okay to chat via pm at some point in the next week. It would be great to bounce a few thoughts and ideas off someone like yourself

thank you in advance

I know WHY so many Labour MPs aren't happy as they know IF they support then it be them LOSING their seats...

100%. I wouldn’t be surprised if they oust Starmer at some point as they don’t stand a chance of reelection with him as leader

Also last daft question of the day, would it not be against the law to target hidden disabilities?

I had my one recorded by them, apart from the distance i don't think they twisted anything else. Just remember been asked the same question multiple times if different ways to catch you out

Before you read what I wrote below please know that I am in NO way undermining anyone’s condition.
I’m a full time carer for my wife with Fibromyalgia as well as a host of other illnesses.

The problem is with things like mental health, ME and Fibromyalgia etc… they are usually invisible illnesses and as such they are easier to fake. Which as we know some people do.

A lot of people have cottoned on to the Fibromyalgia thing and have used it to claim when they shouldn’t.
Our GP herself said that sometimes if they can’t find a diagnosis it gets put in the Fybro category.

The government know this and are using this green paper to flush these people out.
At the expense of those who are genuinely suffering.

It’s easy pickings for them.

Like I said though, I know lots of genuine people are suffering g with Fibromyalgia and other invisible conditions.

But Labour don’t care.

By then pip won't exist most likely

or they change how far you can walk to how long you can walk

Within 2 years PIP won't exist . It's costing too much. Why would someone who has disability need more than someone else on jsa ? I'm PIP but I do think unemployment benefits should be same for all and increase to make it fair to everyone. Like £300 per month my rent is £550 yet my housing allowance is £425 so without PIP how would I pay rent my rent. Housing rental has almost doubled since covid. Now om looking for cheaper accommodation 1 bedroom social accommodation but I have to bid with others. I was currently number 2 in que now I'm number 40 and it'd only 5 pounds a month cheaper. Housing allowance need to increase with the rental market price. Even if I was working full-time I couldn't afford a 1 bedroom flat without PIP. So eventually I will end up in bedsit or hostel