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On Monday next week, Reform UK will publish the most radical approach to slashing the welfare state in British history: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz977nxww1jo Reform will scrap PIP, health elements of UC and replace them with a "Health Security Allowance" that will only be available to the most "severe, enduring…

Also maybe PIP What can we do to increase our money without breaking any rules?

A government minister has backed calls to improve specialist support for people with cerebral palsy. Alison Thewliss, Minister for Community Care, visited the Cerebral Palsy Scotland therapy centre in Glasgow to meet service users, families, and specialist staff, and to hear first-hand about the importance of lifelong,…

hi everyone , when I come out of hospital and tell pip will they send me a pip review form or just continue my payments ?

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I am really worried about the UC review. I have a money coming on from people I have lent money to and who have paid it back. Also my boy friend is helping me pay some of my debts! how will this go down with the review?

So a man who lives opposite me who ive only spoken to once to say hello to has been knocking on my door recently (.caught on my ring doorbell).He doesn't use the bell but just knocks on the door.Anyway today I decided to answer to see exactly what on earth he could want.THIS is how the conversation went ME:"Hello?. HIM "Hi…

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/15/suv-normal-family-cars-roads-supersized-consumer-choice I would like to tax SUVs off our roads, especially those monstrous US style 'trucks'.

I hate complaining and leaving bad reviews, so this is more of a warning than a moan about sales staff getting paid commission and being quite pushy at Careco. I have used various mobility equipment for over 20 years and every time I give any of the ‘big boys’ a chance I regret my decision. In this case its Careco. It…

hello everyone i applied for pip but only received 6 points for Daily living and 4 for mobility I did a MR and provided further evidence and after speaking to a Decision maker confirmed that it still remains unchanged. He himself may have not been the original decision maker and said do an appeal and suggested that i may…

hi so I have a question, about 17 months ago I needed a bigger car so I traded in my old car 16 plate which I got by finance and gave it to a private seller. For a newer 2020 plate. My family gave the guy cash on top of exchange value. Car is worth between 12-16k. My family gave him 8k in cash as he wanted cash, i believe…

What small luxuries do you enjoy? For me it's a takeaway once a month. My mum's is her fancy Hotel Chocolat hot chocolate she treats herself to each Friday. One of my sisters buys herself a small bunch of flowers every other week. Do you have any small luxuries you treat yourself to?

I attend a men's mental health peer support group called Andy's Man Club. I started attending in 2023 and I usually attend every week. Anyway, a fellow member and someone who I have a huge amount of admiration, love and respect for told us about a situation involving his visit to his sister in-law's home. His sister in-law…

Hi everyone. I need some advice and insight into banking for someone who lacks capacity. My son is 43 and lives at home with me and his dad. He has autism and LD. I am his appointee but we don’t have POA as he lacks capacity and we don’t have a Deputyship as we’ve never needed it. He has two current accounts. They are both…

Are you looking for services, support and solutions to help overcome barriers to living a healthy, active lifestyle? Join us at the Ffit Conwy Adapted Wellbeing Inclusion Event on Thursday 27th August 2026, 10:30am to 1pm, held at the James Alexander Barr Tennis Centre, Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7SP. This event is…

Image source, Tara Wilburn Photography Image caption, Dateability - a dating app for the disabled community - has produced its first wedding between Colin and Kaci LaFon By Rachel Candlin BBC News For anyone searching for romance these days, modern dating apps have revolutionised the way we go about finding a partner.…

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Last time I was on the forum I started this thread which people seemed to enjoy but when I left for 8 months it was deleted with me so I'll restart it. for those who have joined since April or don't remember, basically I post a song title and artist the next person posts a song title and artist using a word from the…

An emergency alert was sent to all mobile phones this evening in England & Wales from the Government with wildfire warning after UK blazes. The siren on my phone was very loud and made me jump. Anyone else had this?

Not so long ago my Motability car was stolen from the residents parking bay where i live. Luckily the Police found my car a few days later parked about half a mile from my home. Its wheels had been removed plus it had a fake number plate. Police later confirmed the new number plate on my car came from an identical car that…

Hi all, My pip review form was returned to department for communities as I'm in NI ,feb this year,pip ends mid Sept. Got the usual texts I think four in all stating my claim was being progressed and I may still need an assessment etc.last text was a week ago,said I'd still be paid pip in meantime and basically the same…

I have a telephone appointment tomorrow with UC, I had to send off housing proof and 4 months of bank statements, ( not happy about this it should be private ) My bf sends me 2-300 a month to help cover my rent and help with bills ( he pays for sky for weekend sports etc when his here ) we don’t live together, all my bills…

Helo everyone i am on universal credit and given transitional protection on year 2023 i am also on ADB as i am severley disabled but finding it very difficult to pay my council tax as i reside in scotland everythings getting too expensive now and its hard to make ends meet, the question is IF I CAN NOT PAY MY COUNCIL TAX…