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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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Myotonic Dystrophy
Hi…my name’s Steve. ****. Retired. I live in Surrey. I have Myotonic Dystrophy. My brother died aged 62 from same MD. I’m pretty upbeat and try to do most things bearing in mind I can only walk about 25m with walking stick. I use Rollator and e wheelchair. Gave up driving year ago before I hit someone or thing. I love Art,…
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Disability news service
I thought I do this thread to put on what's going on , so we can be kept upto date. Another out come that ofcom aren't doing anything against the vile woman Isabel oakshot on her views of young disabled people on talk. Also that bloke who did that program on benefits on channel 4. There not doing anything either
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Future of CB-ESA & other Green Paper proposals not included in the UC & PIP Bill
I’m starting this thread with the permission of @Albus_Scope at @Community_Scope The purpose of the thread is to focus of those areas of the Green Paper that were open to consultation until 30 June and do not form part of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill that is currently making its way through…
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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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Disability Benefit Cuts - Take action before July 9th.
On 1 July, MPs voted on the Government's plans to cut disability benefits. Here's what you need to know: The Government have paused their plans to make it harder to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP). They’ve said they’ll consult with disabled people before making any changes. This is a direct result of the pressure…
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Important call to action: MPs will vote on these plans again in Parliament on 9 July 2025.
The Government has recently introduced the Universal Credit Welfare Bill. On 1 July, the bill had its second reading. Parliament voted to pass the bill which means it will now have its third reading next week. The Government has now changed the proposals in the bill since its first reading. But it will still make cuts to…
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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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LCWRA Questions
Firstly thanks to you for always replying and helping. I am really worried and worse in myself since all this started a few months ago. I certainly cry more than her in parliament yesterday out of fear and worry of what's to come. Will my LCWRA as it doesn't have a set time of review just continue to 2030 until it is…
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Scope's reply to the governments planned concessions to the green paper.
The concessions to this bill do not go far enough. They create an unfair, two-tier system which will widen the gap in support for current and future claimants as time goes on. We still want to see all disabled people protected from cuts. And we want the government to consult with disabled people on these changes as well.…
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Will Starmer Be Replaced
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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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Action
I cannot say how important it is toemail your MPs if they voted FOR the bill to go through from what I'm reading when wca abolished substantial risk group won't qualify for ssc this is not scaremongering look it up yourselves they have it all planned out believe me we cannot be blind yes it's overwhelming I'm to the ground…
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UC migration what next
Sorry to repost but I couldn’t find an edit button and wasn’t sure which area to post this question. Hope someone can help. Hi I am currently waiting for our son and daughters migration letter to come, they are both on Income related ESA in support group. With the current bill being in a bit of a mess to say the least…
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MINISTERIAL REVIEW MENTIONED IN GOVERNMENT REPONSE TO WELFARE REFORM REBELLION
I noticed in the response from the Government this morning they mentioned a ministerial review of the PIP will be happening. I read somewhere that changes from this likely be brought in by Stephen Timms in 2028 when the WCA is being abolished and PIP is being used as assessent. Can anyone tell me if they know if 2028 is…
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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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Ai Say Government Defeat
I been using various Ai probability platforms and AI is saying the government will be defeated on these changes and a detailed investigation into the failing of this proposed change will force through a fair deal for existing and new claims.
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PiP I'm Confused
I really appreciate it if you can help me understand this. The government agreed these new proposed changes to pip for the vote next week. So if everything goes through. Should I lose pip because my review is very soon. Would I still keep my LCWRA . I am completely confused by it all now. Thanks for your time if you can…
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Pip 10 year review
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…
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It seems so wrong that the government wants to mainly concentrate on the substantial risk...
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.
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Conession bill
The conessions do not help people in the future. This bill has been rushed.
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Welfare reform and UC PIP
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…
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New Style ESA support group
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.
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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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Green Paper Related Discussions NEW
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…
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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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Green Paper Related Discussions
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…
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Need some help responding to letter from my MP
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…
