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Welfare reform bill - does this mean no hope?

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12 years 5 months ago #70577 by sfros46
I am in a similar situation Mel - I probably would have accepted WRAG until this new 12 month ruling came about, now I'll have to try and get onto the Support Group, and if I don't get on it then I'll be living off my savings for the next few years.......

I realise just how divisive the benefit system is. They will have us fighting amongst ourselves whilst they bring in even more draconian rules.

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12 years 5 months ago #70578 by Feelinghopeless
Replied by Feelinghopeless on topic Re:Welfare reform bill - does this mean no hope?
Hi Sfros and Rachel, it really is stressful isn't it - all this uncertainty? It is not as if we want to be ill. Can't they realise this? Obviously not.

Best wishes,
Mel

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12 years 5 months ago #70579 by RachelPotter
Replied by RachelPotter on topic Re:Welfare reform bill - does this mean no hope?
Mel, as far as I am aware, DLA is safe but I don't know much about the change to PIP.

I do know that there is a worry that the mobility component may be lost by people in care including the elderly and children.

I have lost my child maintenance and my eldest is due to go to university next year.

I don't own my home, have debts not savings and three more children to bring up.

No one starts out in this mess, life happens.

But the poorest always get hit the hardest.

Best wishes,
Rachel

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12 years 5 months ago #70580 by Gordon
Mel wrote:

Me and my husband are both in our late forties and my husband has an unemployed daughter, and these savings are all that we have, saved up over years. I have not looked at any topics on here relating to DLA because I assumed that was safe. Is the DLA going too, for anyone who has a partner working, or limited savings?

The changes referred to are specific to ESA, however, the Welfare Reform Bill will also introduce Personal Independance Payments (PIP) as a replacement for DLA.

There's a guide to what we currently know about PIP in The Members Only area. See here .

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems

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12 years 5 months ago #70581 by Feelinghopeless
Replied by Feelinghopeless on topic Re:Welfare reform bill - does this mean no hope?
Thank you Gordon, this is very helpful. Have just downloaded it and will read in more detail.

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12 years 5 months ago #70583 by Feelinghopeless
Replied by Feelinghopeless on topic Re:Welfare reform bill - does this mean no hope?
Fedup wrote:


I have lost my child maintenance and my eldest is due to go to university next year.

I don't own my home, have debts not savings and three more children to bring up.

Best wishes,
Rachel


This sounds really bleak. I don't know what to say - it is just so unfair.

Mel

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