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Would You Be Able To Answer This?

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Stoke-on-Trent, UK

This is the UK government's official site for a consultation on proposed changes to our PIP (Personal Independence Payment - a disability benefit) system. The DWP (Department of Work and Pensions) want to reform it, replacing the current cash benefit with either vouchers, or a repayment system (so you pay for your need first, then claim it back later)
There were claims originally that this would reduce fraudulent applications...until it was revealed the level of fraud was estimated at between… read more

Modernising support for independent living: the health and disability green paper

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/modernising-support-for-independent-living-the-health-and-disability-green-paper/modernising-support-for-independent-living-the-health-and-disability-green-paper

May 28, 2024 (edited)

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Answer 1

Not at all. The phrase “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it” exists for a reason.

May 28, 2024

Answer 2

The stupid thing is, their suggested fix (replace cash with vouchers) will add more in admin costs than it can ever save.

May 28, 2024

Answer 3

I've written to charitable organizations asking that they set up an advocacy team. Srt. Jude and others have good models but the concept needs to be established for comlex, chronic diseases. I'll keep trying.
Maria

May 28, 2024

Answer 4

That is the point. If they make things complicated, fewer people will apply for reimbursement so the government saves money. Never mind that the most vulnerable are screwed.

May 28, 2024