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No genuine co-production for Timms review
From the Benefits and Work site The promised genuine co-production of the Timms personal independence payment (PIP) review already seems to have been ruled out by disability minister Stephen Timms. Timms gave more details of the process in an interview with the BBC last week covering both the PIP review and the forthcoming…
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Dla to pip
This whole procedure has been hell for me, offloadingthe information to cause this intervention has damaged my mental health so bad that im considering giving up.im not saying im contesting my new award on pip,im sharing the data i received via my upgrade from my deceased sister Lauren Francis on the 16th may 2025 around…
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My Successful PIP Appeal – What I Learned & How I Prepared and how £20 helped me win!
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my PIP tribunal experience to help others who might be going through the same thing. I was initially awarded 0 points for both daily living and mobility, but after appealing, I was awarded Enhanced Daily Living and Standard Mobility for 5 years. The process was frustrating and exhausting, but…
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Hi, my name is Honouryourowntruth! trying to fill in my husbands PIP review form. Isn’t it hard?...
Hi everyone, trying to fill in my husbands PIP review form. Isn’t it hard? I have spent days on it and I still have the original! Have PIP changed the scoring format does anyone know? Thanks all…
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Means-testing PIP
I thought this possibility had gone away until I saw this on B&W. I don't know whether it's genuine or someone seeking to scare the vulnerable. EDIT: More than a rumour. I would have no income whatsoever: @Albus_Scope @Holly_Scope
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Hi, my name is RieRie!
I'm 47 with a lumbar spine injury. I'm very worried about what will happen with my benefits as I am unable to work. I have no confidence in the system after my PIP was dropped to standard 6 years ago. The thought of a tribunal is anxiety inducing to the point of just settling with what they gave me. Does anyone else feel…
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What will happen to existing PIP claiments, will they get payments until timms fully reviewed pip?
What will happen to the exsisting pip claiments thats already on pip after the welfere reform? Would they carry on getting their payments until timms fully reviewed the pip system?
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Bad news for existing PIP claimants ?
The concession that existing PIP recipients wont be subject to new PIP rules was obviously dropped along with the proposed 4 point rule, but for existing claimants that could be bad news. The Government have said they are going to change the PIP descriptors, points etc and just because they have agreed to 'consult' doesn't…
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MR time frame
hi, can anyone give a definite answer on that. I asked for MR, within the time frame, i was given waiting time 15 weeks, THE DWP decision will be by the end of July 2025. I applied for PIP in January 2024, some changes in my treatment plan since January. I called DWP to ask if i can send in additional info.. DENIED. doES…
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Will UC be linked to PIP for existing claimants?
HI I am waiting to know as the goverment said exisising claiment will be protected so are telling me the correct answer that is uc will be linked with pip for exsisiting lcwra claimant? Thanks
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Should We Believe Kendall
Kendall assured existing PIP recipients they would remain protected. She wrote: "We recognise the proposed changes have been a source of uncertainty and anxiety. Therefore, we will ensure that all of those currently receiving PIP will stay within the current system. The new eligibility requirements will be implemented from…
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What has changed after last night's UC and PIP bill vote?
Was there anything positive about last night’s result? This depends on your point of view. The government got their bill through its first vote and that is undoubtedly a bad thing. New disabled claimants of UC from April 2026 will be hit very hard by the cut and freeze to the health element. And the Timms review could…
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THANK YOUR MPS WHO FOUGHT FOR YOU
So often we contact MPs when something goes wrong, but there were a lot of MPs who have fought to defend disabled people’s benefits. If your MP was one of them, imagine how uplifting it would be for them to receive and email or letter with a simple Thank You. It takes courage to stand up and vote against a bill in your own…
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Hi, my name is sarahjanegray! Will my son lose his PIP in 2026 or keep it until review in 2028?
hi my 16 yr old son got rewarded pip in may high rate on both he’s at school till he’s 19 and got a mobility car he’s got pip till 2028 will he lose it it in 2026 or keep it till the review
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Welfare Reform Vote Discussion 💜
This week has been especially challenging for us all, and we recognise the importance of this evening’s welfare reform vote, and how it impacts our community. Therefore, we believe it’s important to create a specific discussion for the community to discuss the political vote away from the concessions chat. It’s central to…
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Concerned for current claimants and future claimants when they have another assessment
This bill should still be scrapped. Im due another assessment in 2029 as my current award runs out in 2030. Also my conditions have worsened but im to afraid to report this to the dwp as I will have to be re assessed meaning I could lose my claim and receive a new one later down the line which could mean still having my…
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Green Paper and Benefits Reform Updates
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…
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So do we honestly think it's 100 percent going to happen the cuts?
Does it really look like the four point rule is. Gonna come in or the revised 12 point in total+anyone know?
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Stephen timms said over state pension age aint affected by cuts, is that still the same?
Hi stephen timms said the over state pensioners due to the cuts aint affected? Is that still the same
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The Impact of Disability Benefits Survey
Hi everyone! My name is Alex and I am a disabled researcher working at Birkbeck. I look at disability benefits as well as our courts and tribunal systems. I am looking to gather peoples experiences of receiving disability benefits to examine the impact they can have on the wellbeing of disabled people. I have made a short…
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Ask your MP to vote against dangerous cuts to disability benefits
Hello, I'm the Campaigns Officer at anti-poverty charity Z2K and wanted to share our latest campaign action. The government has published its dangerous disability benefit cuts bill. Over one million disabled people will be pushed into poverty, or even deeper into poverty. And the knock-on impact on homelessness and the…
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My MP Response from Kim Leadbeater MP
Here is the full email response from Kim Leadbeater, who looks to be for the welfare reform. Thank you for your email regarding welfare reforms. I know recent announcements and coverage in the media have caused concern for some people and I am very sorry about that. I hope the information below is helpful and provides some…
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Denied PIP from review.
Since 2001 I have been diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder & ADHD, amongst other difficult health problems that have left me with the inability to be part of the work place. As such, I firstly had DLA, which was eventually given as a lifetime award from the age of 12, not the tip top, it was middle rate care, low rate…
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PIP Claimants without 4 Points - Daily Living
Article in the Daily Record. This is what people wanted to see - the numbers that may be affected with the 4 point rule. If this is not a suitable thread, please remove. DWP analysis of current daily living awards Many claimants have multiple health conditions but only the primary condition is available for analysis. The…
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Hi, my name is mags1234! I had to Do my 8yr review form last September as due to run out Dec 2025...
Hi all so I had to Do my 8yr review form last September as due to run out Dec 2025, I have just had a txt saying that I will have a letter in nxt 2 weeks and I am petrified with all the new rules coming in. I have brittle asthma since I was 11 multiple icu and induce coma on life support many times and hundreds of hospital…
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YOUR LOCAL MP.
Evening All, I am sure that you've all received emails from members of scope recently regarding the draconian measures that the supposed Party for the People,Labour,are trying to inflict on almost everyone who is a member of Scope.The email in question is aimed at your local MP,or to Scope so they can pass it on. If we…
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PIP change of circumstances, will I be entitled to back pay?
hi I had a change of circumstances with pip and got awarded higher rate mobility. I asked if I was entitled to back pay they said wait for letter and theu cant tell me how much and when I will get it and someone will contact me about back pay why is this ?
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New PIP review form 2025
Hi does anyone have any advice on filling in the new PIP Review form that began November 2024. The questions are different and provide only a small space to answer rather than the A4 layout to elaborate and give details as on othe original form. They don't ask if you have stayed the same or are worse, as was the case with…
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Hi, my name is Sue. I’m a pensioner on pip, my review due, if it’s done before new point system...
Hi I’m a pensioner on pip, my review due, if it’s done before new point system think I’m ok, but after that 2026 nov. will the new points apply to me?
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Hi, my name is catlou76!
Hi, I need some advice please regarding benefits and work. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgua in 2018 after being in a lot of pain for two years and chronic fatigue. I worked full time up until 2019 and then part time up until 2020 and I wasn’t coping with the demands of work, and ended up resigning from my post. I lost…
