An excellent summary of the DWP since David Camerons introduction of a 'stricter benefit regime'.
When I worked in benefits processing, we would go and visit people who were struggling, particularly if they were known to have mental health issues. We even used legislation in place to award payments where they were unable to complete or sign a claim form.
It's not the case now, the DWP have been underpaying some pensioners for years. When they found that some were entitled to as much as £100,000 back pay, they started saying that they would only go back for 12 month's (this is being challenged).
Remember, this is an insurance scheme that they & their partners have paid into to help with their old age.
If anyone knows of a pensioner who may be affected, please read this thread for more information. The longer this is left, the more likely they will be to lose money:
https://www.cableforum.uk/board/show...php?t=33709864
After pressure, the DWP will now check
some claims, but others will simply miss out on something that would make them more comfortable in their twilight years. You can bet your life that if the pensioners had been overpaid they wouldn't only go back for 12 months.
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You're 100% right in that mental health/disability isn't taken as seriously as physical problems that people can see. I have experienced this personally, even by people who like to virtue signal their liberal values.
Good on you for becoming a Mental Health First Aider to help others, I respect you for doing your bit to help others..