Labour Reforms

My son was awarded PIP in July 2015, and I'm his appointee. The letter just said he had been awarded for an ongoing period, with no mention of a date for contact anywhere. He is autistic and had endless medical evidence /reports from his specialist school etc. It was quite clear at 16 that he was severely autistic. Very…

category when WCA reassessments begin in or after April 2026. I would've thought people under substantial risk would be the most vulnerable serious cases and so surely we should be left until last or just left alone completely? I'm under substantial risk myself and I'm worried sick.

The conessions do not help people in the future. This bill has been rushed.

I've just lost my post for the first time - another 2 pages. Frustrating. Here's a shorter version Buddhism mantra ''Extend the Vajra wall of determination.'' Please Google this for the full inspiring mediational, compassionate meaning. We need to see this campaign through to the - not bitter -end??! I am joyful. We do not…

is the new style esa support group for current claiments still changing to unemployment insurance for a time limit & also would require people to look for work? This is on this new bill.

With all the speculation around in the press and on social media, it can be difficult to find clear information about Labour's benefits reforms. Misinformation can spread easily and this can create a lot of anxiety at a time when lots of people are already feeling worried by the proposals. We wanted to create a discussion…

The consultation deadline is currently the 30th June 2025. Have you responded yet? If so, have you any tips for those who are looking to? This is our newest discussion about Labour's Green Paper on benefits reforms. If you're looking for links to the consultation and information about consultation events, you can find that…

Does it really look like the four point rule is. Gonna come in or the revised 12 point in total+anyone know?

The consultation deadline is currently the 30th June 2025. Have you responded yet? If so, have you any tips for those who are looking to? This is our newest discussion about Labour's Green Paper on benefits reforms. If you're looking for links to the consultation and information about consultation events, you can find that…

Hi, I need to draft a response to the letter below from my Labour MP, and need some help with it, please. My MP writes sentence like 'There will always be some people who cannot work, and I assure you that they will be protected' Well I dont think thats true is it? If anyone reads any of the paragraphs below which need to…

I have my PIP for an ongoing period. The last time I spoke to them the lady said that they might get in touch with me in 2030 Is this going to change now?

Hi stephen timms said the over state pensioners due to the cuts aint affected? Is that still the same

https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/work-on-combined-pip-assessment-has-begun I thought it wasn't until next year , yet Kendell is starting on it already. Is is really going ahead? Starmer seems to still wanting it by his same rhetoric at yesterday pmqs

Does anyone have any update regarding the proposed ESA/JSA limited time benefit? If we don't qualify for UC due to savings etc and don't get the new 4 points for PIP we will get zero benefits. We need a benefit for people who have worked and it is not means tested. Maybe you should have paid a certain percentage of NI…

So,I've been reading about this 'Connect to Work' scheme,being rolled out from next week in West London. It's aimed at disabled people who are not in work. The article started off by implying that unemployed disabled people would be 'targeted',but further along,it says that you need to apply to join it. I must admit I'm a…

Hi, ive been trying to understand the new government benefit changes but I'm still at a loss about how people in my situation will be affected and I'm really worried about it. Is there any further info ere I can find out. I'm on long term cb Esa (changed from incapacity about 7 yrs ago). I didn't apply for the ir Esa top…

Ten Years of the Work Capability Assessment — [Sir Henry Bellingham in the Chair]Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 2:53 pm on 24 April 2019. 2:53, 24 April 2019 It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Henry. I reiterate the congratulations to my hon. Friend Laura Pidcock on an excellent speech,…

Hi I used the letter that scope did to contact my local labour MP , I received a letter back but not sure what to do with it , if scope wanted it , I don't know what to do with it

Citizens Advice condemn Green Paper cuts in hard hitting reportCitizens Advice (CA) have condemned the government’s Pathways To Work Green Paper in a hard hitting report of their own, entitled ‘Pathways To Poverty’. The opening paragraph gives a clear indication of the anger and frustration inside an organisation whose…

What is Taking The PIP? (Below is copied from the website) "We are #TakingThePIP, a campaign led by deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent (DDN) public figures. We have come together to speak out against the UK government’s inhumane proposal to cut disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the…

Any truth in this hope true cause I am sick fed up off it all

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CCould You please tell me who is mostly at risk to cut pip? Is it younger adults? People are asking me questions and they think I'm wrong

https://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/are-tories-set-to-vote-against-green-paper-cuts

Has anyone noticed that Stsrmer and the Cabinet keep on referring to 'working people' or 'hard working people' in statements and in the news. Starmerveven refers to 'working people' in his EU statement. I think this is part of this govt's narrative, which suggests that you are only of value if you can work and undeserving…

Has @Government_needs_reform post about the percentages of 4 points awarded per descriptor been deleted? I can't find it and the information was useful. Thank you.

Thought this is worth seeing and sharing. Some interesting facts on the Two of personal independence payment (PIP) daily living activities are responsible for the majority of 4 point or higher scores, according to figures released by the DWP. If Labour’s proposals to limit the PIP daily living component to claimants who…

Looking through newspapers today, tiny article of how 100 Labour mps are now dought the pip changes and if much more do keir could be out why is this not front page and been scream about, scope please😍👀!!!!

Hi Everyone, With some Labour MPs criticism of the PIP reform that Labour want to ram down peoples throats its imperative that we are all singing from the same hymn sheet.If you haven't already sent in a email to Scope so they can pass it on or directly via the Government website write one today,sit down and reflect on how…

2013 DWP Internal Review of the Work Capability Assessment p78 It is helpful to clarify two important terms used throughout the report. Impairment is a significant, demonstrable, deviation or loss of body structure or function. The key feature is that impairment can be identified through objective evidence: ‘detectable ...…