March 2025
Discussion List
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Still confused
I currently receive esa contribution based with limited capacity for work I also receive uc but the payment is reduced by esa amount coming in still waiting on pip review since December I receive higher amount on both with all the different information if esa is going to be cancelled does this mean uc will go up or am I…
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Labour.
I was wondering what people felt about Labour now, because when I posted about the petition on Labour a couple of months ago. People said We should give Labour a chance. They have continually let the vulnerable down and continue to do so. Is this really the Labour we wanted in power; when the Winter Fuel was able to go…
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Should I be worried?
Hello I just seen on the news today the 8th of march 2025 that the government is planning to stop people pip and lcwra people have been saying on tiktok but I not seen this in the news so far but I just been approved for pip on last Monday the 2on of march 2025 and only been on lcwra from January 2025 I'm unfit to work I…
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£400 less just for being unable to work
Hi all, im really having trouble understanding the £400 less per month on the universal credit if we are deemed unable to work, it’s not our fault if we can not work for various reasons and we look to be getting penalised for it, this is really stressing & panicking me
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Hi, my name is DFDone!
Hi All Iam disabled by chronic copd. I do get pip but concerned if this will be taken off in the changes me as this is the only income i have Unfortunately i dont know if i can claim for other benefits as of yet. Anyone got ideas on the changes proppose i have it for another 4 yrs
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Hi, my name is WelshLiam! Lcwra help please
hi I am Liam from Newport wales I am on Lcwra and am very nervous about what is happening, I have anger issues (resulted in a custodial sentence around 5 years ago) also learning disability’s anxiety and depression which I take mertazapine for (15mg in morning 20mg at night) and I just can seem to find out what is going to…
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PIP & mental health
I have just read that there are plans to scrap all payments made on PIP to people with mental health illnesses. What I have read it, they are making it sounds like these cuts will be made immediately. I have posted before about the likely timescale of these reforms, but they can't just take away PIP immediately from people…
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Question about the proposed changes to disability benefits.
Suppose you get awarded the highest rate of PIP for 10 years. Soon after this, the government follows through on their threats to reduce disability benefits/eliminate PIP. Would you then lose the benefits you've just been awarded, or would you continue to get them for 10 years then lose them?
Upcoming Events
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Scope and CP Sport Inclusive Sports Festival
Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy sport. 🎾 Scope is partnering with Cerebral Palsy Sport to bring an Inclusive Sports Festival to Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on 27 October. It’s a chance for disabled people of all ages to try a range of sports, meet new people and enjoy being active in a friendly,…
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Northern Hybrid Cerebral Palsy Meetup
A meetup for adults with cerebral palsy who live in Northern England. Hybrid meetup for adults with cerebral palsy in Leeds. Join in person or online. Teams joining link sent after booking. This is a relaxed, friendly meetup for adults with cerebral palsy living in or around Leeds. This is a collaborative event with…