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PIP changes
By: A.C. I have deliberately kept my computer silent over a longer period than normal. I did this because of the extraordinary changes in politics, that appear to be very right–wing and cares not about people’s rights, subverts court decisions, and … Continue reading
New Scottish Welfare System- Where We Are And How To Get Involved.
By now you are probably aware that a certain amount of new powers over some benefits are being devolved to the Scottish Government. Our contributor A.C. recently wrote to the Scottish Government about the new powers. He brought to their attention … Continue reading
PIP Criteria and Descriptors
Editor’s Note: We are often asked what exactly the criteria for various benefits are before people start the application process. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of the descriptors of peoples’ abilities as used in the assessment. … Continue reading
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PIP, DLA and Motabillity
By: A.C. The recent figures published by the BBC recently on the amount of disabled people having their Motability Vehicles taken away when the DWP order a reassessment from DLA to PIP is very disturbing. According to the BBC statistics: “More … Continue reading
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PIP and Reality
By: A.C. It was with a wry smile I saw the inevitable but expected review by the UK Government on the definition of what disability is, as regards the qualification for PIP reported in by Frances Ryan in the Guardian. … Continue reading
PIP Court Case
By:A.C Last week Judge Patterson at the High Court in London ruled that “delays of at least nine months for Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) for these “most vulnerable” of people were unreasonable. According to a BBC Report, Minister for Disabled … Continue reading
PIP Review
By: A.C. The unexpected & sudden U –Turn made by Esther McVey in deciding not to contest the decision of the High Court in December, which heavily criticised the DWP and its blatantly discriminatory regulations toward those disabled who cannot navigate, … Continue reading →