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The Vulnerable, Disabled and the Benefits System

The assessments system is causing a lot of problems for people.  Difficult to apply for to start off with and then about three quarters of the decisions are overturned on appealThere are some wonderful volunteers who help people access the help they need.Read the story below and click on the link that takes you to the questions being asked in Parliament.https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/jan/28/disabled-man-starved-to-death-after-dwp-stopped-his-benefitsThis is one of the reasons that people end up becoming homeless and living on the streets.

Philippa Bond ● 2478d4 Comments

Interesting to hear on Money Box that complaints to the DWP are taking years to deal with and the method of dealing with them:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51326471

Philippa Bond ● 2474d

I met a young lady last night - a graduate who is looking for a job - and while she is doing that she is doing voluntary work.  She is working in a food bank and also helping people with all these forms.  It must be difficult when you are now in a wheelchair and can no longer do your old job and have just been told to go out and get work.  When I left college we all went off for interviews and got jobs.  There wasn't so much difficulty.  Companies used to send hand typed individual rejection letters.  Now they tell you at interview that they won't be doing that.  Times have changed!

Philippa Bond ● 2474d

I believe there are many charities who can help.  Age UK may not be the one, but they have so much information on their website, really worth a look.

Bunny Payne ● 2474d

There was a programme tonight on TV.  I didn't realise that there was going to be several showing how this works (or doesn't).  A new Minister every year?!https://www.standard.co.uk/stayingin/tvfilm/universal-credit-inside-the-welfare-state-bbc-two-review-a4353351.htmlhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000f1xj/universal-credit-inside-the-welfare-statehttps://twitter.com/TrussellTrust/status/1220276821553487873/photo/1I noticed recently that this happened:https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/feb/04/claimants-scared-as-full-roll-out-of-universal-credit-is-delayed-againAnd I completely agree about Age UK having a tremendous amount of information on their website. They can also put you in touch with other charities in your area which suit your needs and can help you.

Philippa Bond ● 2471d