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Changes begin for disability benefit

PostPosted: 08 Apr 2013, 10:48
by maureenho
Disability Living Allowance replaced by PIP scheme.

It is the start of the replacement of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) by Personal Independence Payments (PIP).

http://chill4us.com/news/changes-begin- ... ty-benefit

Re: Changes begin for disability benefit

PostPosted: 08 Apr 2013, 13:02
by Jeanne
A lot of worry for a lot of people. x Jeanne

Re: Changes begin for disability benefit

PostPosted: 08 Apr 2013, 14:04
by annie
I note they are starting with the North West first, they wouldn't dare start with the Home Counties - too many conservative voters!! Warren is really anxious, as he has only just received full DLA - indefinitely!!!!! it is very worrying

Re: Changes begin for disability benefit

PostPosted: 09 Apr 2013, 00:13
by Honey
Gp's, consultants and medical specialists should be doing these assesments.
Not people following a tick list on a computer.
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Re: Changes begin for disability benefit

PostPosted: 09 Apr 2013, 00:37
by Honey
ps
I feel so sorry for the medical profession who are trained to identify disability issues yet are being undermined when they do so!
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