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6 months 3 weeks ago #290589 by Sidhu123
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Hello I have a question, what Rishi Sunak is proposing with pip etc and benefits. If someone has a 10 yr pip award will they be made to have it redone or will that continue as it is until it expires?
Also from legacy benefits of ESA and support group , when moved over to Lcwra, would they move over to wca or LCWRA or can they, make you attend a interview when it changes to UC and can the DWP change that to make you work even though your getting pip for 10 yrs and are in the support group?
have physical disabilities along with mental issues and this news is so scary that peoples life is reliant on these benefits to survive that are genuine unwell. Not only has the UC dates changed the Govt are after pip. Not sure if it’s people applying for new benefits or for everyone. Any information would be appreciated.
Also from legacy benefits of ESA and support group , when moved over to Lcwra, would they move over to wca or LCWRA or can they, make you attend a interview when it changes to UC and can the DWP change that to make you work even though your getting pip for 10 yrs and are in the support group?
have physical disabilities along with mental issues and this news is so scary that peoples life is reliant on these benefits to survive that are genuine unwell. Not only has the UC dates changed the Govt are after pip. Not sure if it’s people applying for new benefits or for everyone. Any information would be appreciated.
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6 months 3 weeks ago #290599 by Catherine
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Hello Sidhu123,
As I understand it Rishi Sunak's statement is simply one of intent - what they intend to do if re-elected. Nothing will change until after the next election, and then I believe it can only change by a change in legislation. Once you start going down the route of changing legislation then anything can happen. But for what it is worth, they have not yet started that process.
The DWP are entitled to reassess your Capability for Work whenever they wish, and hidden somewhere in the outcome of your last assessment there will be a suggestion of when a review should happen. They just don't make that easily known. I have not experienced people being reassessed as a result of moving over to UC, over and above the reassessments which happen anyway.
Technically having a 10 year PIP award does not automatically put you in the support group or LCWRA, or vica versa. The two things look at difference parts of your life. PIP looks at difficulties you may have day to day life, Capability for Work looks at difficulties you may have with work life. Somethings are different and some are closely related.
I agree announcements like that are scary, and it seems really tough that people who are struggling with life have to now face additional uncertainties.
Best wishes, Catherine
As I understand it Rishi Sunak's statement is simply one of intent - what they intend to do if re-elected. Nothing will change until after the next election, and then I believe it can only change by a change in legislation. Once you start going down the route of changing legislation then anything can happen. But for what it is worth, they have not yet started that process.
The DWP are entitled to reassess your Capability for Work whenever they wish, and hidden somewhere in the outcome of your last assessment there will be a suggestion of when a review should happen. They just don't make that easily known. I have not experienced people being reassessed as a result of moving over to UC, over and above the reassessments which happen anyway.
Technically having a 10 year PIP award does not automatically put you in the support group or LCWRA, or vica versa. The two things look at difference parts of your life. PIP looks at difficulties you may have day to day life, Capability for Work looks at difficulties you may have with work life. Somethings are different and some are closely related.
I agree announcements like that are scary, and it seems really tough that people who are struggling with life have to now face additional uncertainties.
Best wishes, Catherine
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