Upcoming changes to benefits
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it was exhausting. I begged her why do they keep doing this . I can’t get better there’s no treatment or cure . I was in pain . She then wrote that in the report and ticked review in two years . It’s not even a full two but 22 months
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I am 60 about to turn 61 and severely disabled. I am on ESA (contributory) support group which was awarded on an ongoing basis and the enhanced rates for daily living and mobility for PIP which was awarded for 10 years when I was 59 (I think this is also classed as ongoing). Just had a look at my points and I was awarded 24 for daily living and 12 for mobility.
Does anyone get a sense of what changes will look like in practice? I see three options:
1) The changes will be implemented at review (usually a year before the current award expires)
2) The existing points on the last application will be used to determine rates / eligibility going forward
3) A new application will.be required
What do people think is the most likely option?
Regarding points, I think you need 12 currently to get the enhanced rates but that's moving to 16 (if some news outlets are to be believed) and you require at least 2 lots of 4 points as well as the extra 8 from elsewhere?
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Going on everything else they've been doing, I worry this is what will happen. They do whatever they want now.
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this is where they waste money paying for constant assessments. As soon as you get your award you have a bit of breathing space then the worry again
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Well they didn't give in over the wfa or the farmers inheritance tax despite the protests so its not really looking good for us.
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The Green Paper is published on the government website tomorrow at 12.30, Kendall begins her speech at 12.30 also
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I watched a bit of the parliament today and they did seem to make a point of protecting ppl and that the disabled will be pleased. So 🤞 it’s not so bad
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I read it as 4 points for one question then another for for lower amount . 4 points for one question and another 8 for highest
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So 2 x 4 points plus an extra 8 from other areas i.e. could be 4 x 2 points to make the 16?
Any indication of what will happen to those on ongoing awards? It was hard won 2 years ago, and it looks like it's going to be lost.
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I think I did this accidently. I filled a form in at my GP to access medical records. All I wanted was really to see recent things on my ap but I ended up with approx 500 pages of my records right from birth emailed to me. I am very tempted to print the lot off when I am next accessed rather than just give recent stuff.
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Think he's gained confidence since Trump started going against the grain over the pond
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Thank you @ Carbow32
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I could be wrong but I read it as 4 points for one question plus another 4 points making 8 lower . 4 points plus 8 for highest making 12 .
If I’m wrong I’m sure someone will correct me but right now we don’t know what going to happen. I certainly wouldn’t worry if you have a long award . Right now they still have a backlog anyway.
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Yep, it's all well and good for people who have either no understanding of the need for it or complete disdain for those who do.
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starmer has no personality or ideas of his own . He just sucks up the energy of other people.
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Wish I had my health 😤
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Same here. Last assessor actually lowered mobility and raised care so they made a saving of about £50 a month. I went to MR and got it back but was advised against asking for length of award extension at that time . The case manager was really good so I’m upset I didn’t ask at the time
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Take with that pinch of salt
but the rumour flying around on Social media apparently "leaked"
LCWRA payments will be frozen at its current rate for a time not disclosed whilst the non
LCWRA has increases, So basically that part will be cut = "You sure you cant do a bit of work"
If correct they were seriously going to Freeze both payments??? when they openly accept the cost of living is hammering the poorest in society.
The huge question again if correct will MP's be happy ? the way prices are increasing
Its going to mean even more people pushed into poverty I would argue for many it would be destitution.
To offset would they bring back the proper social fund? so people could apply for Grants on items like clothes/Underwear/Washing Machines etc
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My brother lives in France and he is unable to work. He sees someone once a month like an advisor, they help him getting oil for his heating, new tyres . He goes to the foodbank. But they seem very helpful not like here. He is appalled when I tell him what's going on here
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Yes they will for people with visual disabilities ie wheelchair user, but the disabilities that can't be seen, ie mental health, they will not look after, that's in my option, is country and the government are going backwards, as much as 40 years, it's unbelievable that they can't get away with it
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