UK: Disability benefits (ESA and PIP) - news and updates up to end of 2020

[alktipping]

so strange considering the endless excuses of dire poverty they use to justify their antipathy towards the chronically ill and disabled .

 

[Wits_End]

And gee, look at what one of the most recent posts is:


That is why we've been battling for over a year now to get PIP for my caree!

 

[Sly Saint]

The Department for Work and Pensions has been accused of “a cover-up” after destroying reports into suicides linked to benefits being stopped.

Around 50 reviews into deaths following the loss of social security payments before 2015 have been shredded, officials have admitted – blaming data protection laws.

However, the data watchdog has said there was no requirement to destroy the reports by any particular date and that a “public interest” exemption could have been used.

This week, Labour MP Debbie Abrahams fought back tears in the Commons as she read out a list of 24 people who died after problems with their benefits.

On 69 reviews since 2015, she told ministers: “This is just the tip of the iceberg. We do not even know the actual number of people who have taken their own life as a result of what they went through.”

full piece here
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...er-ups-government-conservatives-a9359606.html

eta: see also
MP makes plea for action after warning over deaths linked to benefits issues
ITV
https://www.itv.com/news/2020-02-25...arning-over-deaths-linked-to-benefits-issues/

 

[alktipping]

that's nice considering tony blairs government started this absolutely shameful attack on the chronically sick . mostly when various politicians take up the call to change the activities of the dwp and the parasitic companies they employ to block benefits the reaction of the dwp is to change eligibility to even tighter regulations thus making every thing worse from the claimants point of view.

 

[TheBassist]

Thought you might like to share my joy: just got awarded zero points on my PIP application. The letter was filled with untruths and misrepresentations. The appeal will begin immediately.

 

[Trish]

Sorry to hear that, @TheBassist. What a blow. Do get help with the appeal.

 

[TheBassist]

Sorry to hear that, @TheBassist. What a blow. Do get help with the appeal.

I use fightback4justice

 

[ladycatlover]

Sending you strengthening vibes and a hug, @TheBassist. It's all such a blithering waste of time and energy. Really loathe these dreadful people. Good luck with the Mandatory Reconsideration.

 

[hellytheelephant]

Thought you might like to share my joy: just got awarded zero points on my PIP application. The letter was filled with untruths and misrepresentations. The appeal will begin immediately.

So sorry to hear that. I have the suspicion that refusing applicants, and filling the assessment with lies is standard.
I was awarded nil on my original application, and ended up with the max award.

 

[hellytheelephant]

DWP now has a FaceBook page... When I looked there was some critical replies stuff there. Suspect they may get taken down soon?

This whole thing is a farce. But that's what DWP and the whole UK benefits system is.

Grrr!

One thing we can be certain of- that pages won't be getting any 'LIKES'!