I get UC and PIP AMA

[DucksInABow]

After seeing several threads today regarding people on benefits, how they are living the high life and are better off not working etc, I thought I’d do an AMA

I get UC, formerly got ESA and prior to that incapacity benefit. I’m classed as having limited capacity for work/work related activity,

Receive PIP, and prior to the introduction of PIP got DLA

To be clear, I can only talk about my personal experience/circumstances, not anyone else’s, and yes, there absolutely ARE people who claim things they shouldn’t, but I don’t think it’s anywhere near as many as MN believes, nor do I think it’s ‘easy’ to get benefits like PIP.

I have NC’d but I will answer ANYTHING honestly.

@mazedasamarchhare

i do, his name is Cobber and he’s been with me four years. Guide dogs is a fantastic charity, just sadly under funded so your support is very much appreciated

@PippyPie

Sometimes yes,
I find it’s very mixed.

I am very independent, so on one hand there are people who think I’m a scrounger and just being lazy

Then on the other hand, there are people who judge me on what they THINK I can do, and who believe I must need 24 hour care. There doesn’t seem to be much of a middle ground with people.