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    · 4 days ago
    Taken from todays papers 29/03/25.
    ……This would see the new rules come into force from November next year. It has also been confirmed that if someone is getting PIP now and might be affected by the proposed changes to eligibility, it will only apply when their award is due for review….

    It mentioned the average review period of 3 years, it did not mention those on ‘light touch’ and or 10 year reviews nor of those over 65 years of age (or pensioners).

    At face value, there is some respite, however the DWP ARE NOT bound to the review dates they give and can review earlier if they decide to.

    We shall see, no doubt more updates and info to follow……
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    · 5 days ago
    I have a question my son is still on esa and as we are aware he should be migrating to UC he has the extra money for sever disability I belive dwp would pay him the same as old amount until he reached the same level as current UC payment this I expected would take some time to reach now I don't know what to do maybe just sit tight and watch ehat happens 
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    · 6 days ago
    Surely if you don’t sore 4 points or more on one question are they then saying that under the reforms system that you are not disabled ?. So the only part of the pip you would be entitled to is the mobility component currently £28.75/ £75.75. Prior to the 1.7% rise which is derisive anyway?. Is this really what they are proposing?. Gary
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      · 6 days ago
      @Gary Jameson FIT  to work  they saying (DWP)  . JOKE IS  you can score max point s PIP  moblity = 12 /enhanced mobility £75 week . MOBILITY  is max 20 meteres  aided with stick . stand up right aided 1 min . .  NEED  aids  & help to dress  put socks on Help to make bed  CANT  lift heavy sause pans with 1 hand aided with stick , CANT  cook full meal , Use stair lift go up down stairs  Cant mow & lawn  bend lift move items  . IN  the real work if low mobility you dont go far do much  but shuffle around house  with stick . IF  u take  high strength prscription medication . in the day , SAYS  dont drive , opertate macheiry , electrical items .   SO  if u dont drive lifts not always available  TAXIS £4/£5 MILE  to dear cant walk 100 meteres to & bus stop / stand about . HOW  do DWP  expect you  go any were do anything training / jobcentre etc.  .  DWP  say  low mobility not barrier to work ??????.   WHAT  planet they from ????.     
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    · 6 days ago
    I have still not been able to establish a definitive answer as to the position pensioners are in that currently receive PIP as an indefinite award.   It is not as though the income can be made up from working.  I did see a couple of posts which say will not affect very young or pensioners but equally posts saying the opposite. 
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      · 6 days ago
      @Gary Jameson Thank you it is so worrying.  
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      · 6 days ago
      @Gary Jameson Same here (but not a Labour Party member), see above, as soon as I (if) get a reply, I’ll post it here.
      Quote of the day (Reeves) ‘I will always put working people first’….. as a pensioner I take it we don’t count.
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      · 6 days ago
      @Jan Bradshaw I have written to my MP today (26th) with that exact same question (I previously emailed him but of course did not get firm nor precise answers (none), as soon as I get to the point I know, I’ll post on here.
      Suffice to say, as we are not ‘working age’ Labour see us as a burden, remember that when next you vote !

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      · 6 days ago
      @Jan Bradshaw Hi jan I’ve sent an email to Liz Kendall the MP the cabinet minister for the DWP. Her office has confirmed receipt as I’m a Labour member , OAP and pip receipt also I to would like an answer to this question and I’m sure many other members on this site would like that one answered too. I’ll push anyway for a reply. I don’t mind taking them on I did the same when terese Coffey was DWP minister under the last government in respect of ESA so not afraid. Will be in touch when I have an answer. Regards gary
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      · 6 days ago
      @Jan Bradshaw Exactly jan I too have asked about this and can’t get an answer it’s made worse because I am a Labour Party member one the 340,000 people who regularly support the party financially every month. If I do get an answer I’ll everyone know but don’t hold your breath on this one. Gary
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    · 6 days ago
    The government are wron̈g;


    If assessments are merged without fixing these inconsistencies, people like me could lose over £1,000 a month in vital support, even though we still can't work and live with serious health issues. Merging systems without merging the criteria properly risks punishing the most vulnerable

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