I’m disabled and I’m despairing of the proposed benefit changes. How can this align with Labour values? Listen to @quietriotpod.bsky.social where @pimlicat.bsky.social articulates the anger, fear and disappointment I’ve been feeling since I’ve heard about it. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q... - ThreadSky

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dr-ruthsmith.bsky.social • 41 days ago

I’m disabled and I’m despairing of the proposed benefit changes. How can this align with Labour values?

Listen to @quietriotpod.bsky.social where @pimlicat.bsky.social articulates the anger, fear and disappointment I’ve been feeling since I’ve heard about it.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/quiet-riot/id1747588157?i=1000699362890

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dr-ruthsmith.bsky.social•41 days ago

Whether you are disabled or a disability ally, please write to your MP to vocalise your concerns about these changes.

Please be polite and firm but respectful when contacting your MP. Hostility shuts down dialogue and we need our voices to be heard.

https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contact-your-mp/

cagzy.bsky.social•41 days ago

They haven't announced anything yet, there is a lot of worry over speculation. I don't think they'll freeze PIP. And I speak as someone who's husband is disabled (spinal cord injury)

dr-ruthsmith.bsky.social•41 days ago

I hope you are right but the speculation alone can lead to real distress for vulnerable people.

cagzy.bsky.social•41 days ago

I know that 😢 I don't know your situation and this is not me excusing any changes but my reading is it's aimed more at young adults claiming mental health issues (again, not dismissing this) and it aimed at helping them - I may be naive!

dr-ruthsmith.bsky.social•41 days ago

I think we are all unclear as to what could potentially happen but hopefully we’ll have some answers soon!

felaheen.bsky.social•41 days ago

Labour only have donor values. First and foremost.

bridgyoldboy.bsky.social•41 days ago

What changes are being planned or going to be implemented?

dr-ruthsmith.bsky.social•41 days ago

It’s still at the discussion stage, and some Labour MPs are pushing back. Essentially, it’s about making it harder to qualify and cutting the amount someone can be awarded. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dwp-pip-changes-latest-labour-disability-benefits-b2713133.html

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