Some of you may find these links of interest
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2...it?INTCMP=SRCH
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/20...osing-benefits
For me its not just about reform, which is needed, but the depth and speed they are pushing this agenda.
We have IB to ESA
DLA changing to a PIP ( Personal Independence Payment )
Housing benefit being changed
Appeals being won are increasing
Double whammy for some families as if DLA is lost so too is Carers Allowance.
When most groups/charities take place in the Hardest Hit protests, when CAB advisors and welfare rights officers tell you the
new system is not working, that changes ahead are not for the benefit of the person claiming but purely a cuts exercise, surely alarm bells should be ringing louder.
These proposals may not affect you now but could do so in the future.
If we add in cuts to social services, criteria for care being tightened, meals on wheels being priced out of reach. Respite places getting less. How much added pressure can some families take.
It is vital that we build a strong foundation for any new system, that is not happening just now. All the govt are doing is slash and burn...cut cut cut.
Sorry for the rant, mean no offence to anyone here but whether it affects us or not we should be looking out for those that cant do it for themselves cos this govt is certainly not doing so.
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Can I just add that some of these proposals are following on from the Labour govt. Just so noone thinks I am just against the present Coalition