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To be scared stiff about Rishi Sunaks plans for disabled people

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AssaultOnDisabledPeople · 24/04/2024 12:15

Both me and my son are disabled. He is severely autistic with ADHD requiring round the clock care. I have a myriad of health problems myself and haven't been able to work since a close call with sepsis left me disabled in 2019. Prior to that I worked 40 hours a week, all of my adult life.

DS receives DLA and I was awarded the LCWRA (I think that's what it's called?) part of universal credit. We scrape by as it is, with almost every bit of our money going on bills and food. We don't have luxuries and despite careful planning I'm still in (a small amount) of debt.

I'm absolutely terrified that they're going to stop our benefits.

The Rwanda plan seemed bonkers yet that has gone through.

I'm really scared 😔

How realistic is my worry? Is it as good as set in stone already? Can it be reversed?

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NoisySnail · 24/04/2024 13:55

It is very hard to get PIP for mental health problems and work.
PIP for those who work, at least full time, tends to be people with severe physical disabilities.

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