Disability benefits climbdown: I thought about this... - LUPUS UK

LUPUS UK

31,744 members28,102 posts

Disability benefits climbdown

PMRpro profile image
3 Replies

I thought about this when I read it this morning in another newspaper but someone has just posted it over on the PMRGCA forum and I decided to strike while the iron is hot!!!

mirror.co.uk/news/politics/...

I know there are a few here who were rejected - despite being unable to travel for various reasons. So here is your chance for a recount!

Written by
PMRpro profile image
PMRpro
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
3 Replies
Lupiknits profile image
Lupiknits

Thanks Pro. I saw this on the BBC site the other day and was really shocked at how the Govt had seemed to very deliberately target those with mental health problems to reduce the mobility payment component of PIP.

Who knows, the stress and difficulties around PIP awards might be slowly being eroded?

CWG2210 profile image
CWG2210 in reply to Lupiknits

Just a shame this hasn't been widely advertised on TV news?!?

PMRpro profile image
PMRpro

For goodness sake - I don't normally take any notice of the keywords at the bottom but you have to laugh!!!! IRON!!!!!!!!!!

You may also like...

Rant! Disabled Badge Renewal

Why are disabled people constantly put under pressure by the government, when they have enough on...

Utter disgust with the benefits office

I have just written an e-mail to my local MP, here is what I wrote Dear Hazel Blears,

Disability Rights Report on PIP process

read/download here (just follow the links):...

Hidden disabilities sunflower wristband

bit 'in your face' for me and more likely to draw people closer to read what the card says and ask...

Disability

on with my health shouldn't I be able to get disability? I mean I can't even go to the store just to