March 2025

Hi I read the other day that the benefit cuts are being investigated by the court of Human Rights .

Hi I am 70 year old pensioner who is on PIP it carried on from when I became 66 state pension age. I have enhanced daily living component. I have 15 points 5 x 2 points 1x 4 points Ix 1 point. In 2020 It was awarded period until 2030. Will the changes in november 2026 affect me.

Hi everyone, After a back and forth of emails with my Labour MP about PIP cuts, I've got an appointment with my MP on 9th May at his surgery. It's just a 10 minute slot, and there is so much to say, and would appreciate any advice on the most efficient use of that time. The first reply I got was a list of existing…

I emailed my MP several times (she is labour ) and finally got a response which was as follows. ... Thank you for your email in which you raise concerns over the proposed changes to disability welfare. As you may be aware the government will soon outline its plans to reform this system in detail, following the statement by…

Hi everyone, I am disabled and am so scared by proposed cuts to PIP, I am enhanced for both , but scored 2s in daily living, but having multiple problems is just as bad as having 1 serious problem. I pay for help to keep my house clean, for help with my many meds, help with ironing etc, and will no longer be able to live…

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/08/ill-disabled-people-uk-benefit-cuts-policy-in-practice

I’m not sure if Im allowed post this !! I emailed my MP and this is her reply to the benefit reforms !!!!!! Dear [name removed by moderator], Thank you for your email. Nobody in the United Kingdom should have to beg for food – and that includes the most vulnerable in our society. Mass dependence on emergency food parcels…

Since this discussion about benefit cuts I can't eat, sleep or hardly breathe, I am having so many panic attacks. I feel sick. Since teenage years I've been on anti depressants, I have social phobia and severe anxiety and panic attacks. I left school at 14 for being bullied and beaten daily. I have PTSD. I never left the…

So as well as the disabled, pensioners , farmers, children. Labour has decided in 2027 to put inheritance tax on the money received to families who died in the armed forces. I saw a clip on Facebook by a former soldier. This is disgusting. Something should be done. Having 2 brothers one past now who served. One for 22…

Dear Sir/Madam At present I claim NS-ESA alongside a monthly payment of my income protection insurance policy. (Income protection polices are designed to replace up to 50% of your salary based upon your final 12 months income, in the event that you can no longer work, due to illness, beginning after a deferred period of…

Hi hello everyone I'm new here I'm disabled and is very scared about the cuts comming I can hardly walk and have various life threatening illnesses heart condition 4 stents, epilepsy,diabetes, sleep apnea,bronchitis, ashma,servere borderline personality disorder with SPDSD as I was raped when I was 10 years old and shot…

It's very exciting to see Kevin being interviewed in today's paper, talking about something that is important to each of us in the community. Read all about it here.

hello can some body help worried about the changes to PIP can somebody help will it effect Pension Credit at all ? Also what does LCWRA mean ? and WCA ? tHANKS

Hi, I have standard daily living needs with an ongoing award until October 2031. I got this award long term as its accepted my physical conditions are highly unlikely to improve. My worry, like many of you is this 4 pointer in the green paper from November 2026 if it comes into law. Do any of you think DWP are likely to…

Hi I was awarded pip in 2015 an put in the highest group for daily living I've checked my paper work am I scored 2 points an that in groups does that mean more or less that il lose pip if my review is next year which at the moment they have said it's planned for next year

If WCA is abolished, how do people apply for LCW and new styled ESA?

I am in a state panic what's happening I migrated over had last Esa payment awaiting first UC Now the panic 1 some say existing claimants don't get WCA are to engage more with jobcentre some say WCA coming 2 what if still here 2028 into 2029 we all no matter what thrown off made reapply through PIP so magical healed.…

Hi iv been on CB esa support group from around 2013 also pip high 10 year award, I don't receive any means teasted benefit and iam literally confused what will happen to this with these new changes, any help would be appreciated Thanks

So they just moved it to bolt it onto PIP right..with the 4 point target they have cut many new claimants out and surely many longterm..while ignoring the Court..why no one can see this

I Labour and should be ashamed How sleazy corrupt government stermer rash **** that Rachel reaves shame on her marry followers Biss lizy kindle thinks she’s stupid idols somebody needs to sort her out keir starmer is verified seriously self righteous the whole of pip should be touched show how selfish labour is politically…

It is very very concerning that any question that is put forward to Rachel Reeves about Disability cuts and PiP changes. She not only avoids answering the questions properly she answers with the same nonsense about young people. The reason she answers these questions with irrelevant answers is because the proposals to the…

New here but concerned. I was reassessed and confirmed with PIP at the end of last year so a bit of time before I'm up for assessment again but am very worried as to what the future holds.

I have fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis right through my body and am undergoing tests for Sjorgren's Syndrome. I'm happy with the amount of PIP I'm on so have never felt the need to increase my points as the pain gets worse. Now, if I ask for a reassessment I'm scared that they will think I'm doing it just so I won't lose my…

I get PIP and become a pensioner in November. My ten year review isn’t till 2033 but don’t know what will happen after hearing Rachel Reeves new assessment rules. I currently get highest of both elements I’m really worried

Hi my name is Pete. Even though I struggled for the last two years of my employment through disability ( spinal stenosis and prostrate problems etc.) I was determined to stay in work until my retirement date which was nearly three years ago. I was able to continue with my employment with the great help of my employers at…

Hi, just joined the forum. im petrified. I have ER PIP for both elements M, old style ESS including severe disability premium. im 100% I won’t score 4 points in any section despite matching the criteria for not being able to prepare a meal alone - nerve damage to hands and feet/lower legs makes me unsafe around anything…

I am a recently retired Advocate and Advice Worker .Both my wife and I have disabilities and currently receive PIP at the enhanced rates of both Daily Living and Mobility Components . I am still active in Disability Issues including volunteering for a group for people with Learning Disabilities and being a Trustee of a…

Hello , my name is Karen and l have Arthritis,F.N.D and Fibromyalgia plus l suffer from depression and anxiety . I am migrating from E.S.A. to U.C and am stressed out by the whole precess . I am feeling in a very low mood after watching the governments spring statements . How is everyone else feeling?

I think the government should be ashamed of themselves cutting disabled benefits but rewarding themselves with a pay rise. How is this fair we have all been lied to and Rachel Reeves needs to be accountable. Come on Kier Starmer this was not the party we voted for. Labour should be kicked out of government or the whole of…

Does anyone know what's happening to old CB ESA? I'm in the support group. With all the announcements this week I'm left very confused about reassessments and / or mergers!