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Wed, Jan 30 2013 09:52:02

#gdnchat on disability changes - your stories

Every Wednesday we run a Twitter chat looking at some of the personal affects of the changes to benefits currently underway by the UK government. On Wed 30 January 2013 we look at how the move from disability living allowance to personal independence payments (PIP) are impacting on people's lives

  1. guardian
    The Guardian@guardian
    #Gdnchat w/ @claire_phipps looking at changes to #disability benefits - are you affected? Join us 2-3pm GMT bit.ly/XREU2L #PIP #DLA
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 04:15:43
  2. Your stories and personal experiences of the changes:
  3. pseudodeviant
    Emma@pseudodeviant
    I spent 18 months waiting for my DLA tribunal, during which time I had to somehow find a way of surviving with higher living costs #gdnchat
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:05:55
  4. latentexistence
    Tentacle Sixteen@latentexistence
    @pseudodeviant The first time I applied for DLA in 2005 it took nearly two years to win at tribunal. #gdnchat
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:08:26
  5. latentexistence
    Tentacle Sixteen@latentexistence
    @Claire_Phipps I was without DLA through the appeal, struggling to buy food and pay rent. #gdnchat
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:14:56
  6. latentexistence
    Tentacle Sixteen@latentexistence
    @Claire_Phipps After the appeal I got a two year back-payment but we had already had bank charges and gone without things we needed #gdnchat
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:15:40
  7. Tom_Griffin1
    Tom Griffin@Tom_Griffin1
    @Claire_Phipps @samdownie I may lose my Motability vehicle, so will be unable to leave the house as I'm a full time w'chair user #gdnchat
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:39:41
  8. thisisamy_
    Amy.@thisisamy_
    @mmaher70 yup I was a disabled child and now a disabled adult, same condition, but treated so differently. #gdnchat #WOWpetition
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:45:51
  9. Lunarteddy
    Lunarteddy@Lunarteddy
    @guardian #gdnchat I can physically walk but need someone with me at all times. This isn't covered by #PIP
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:48:07
  10. There was a lots of worries about mobility specifically:
  11. Claire_Phipps
    Claire Phipps@Claire_Phipps
    Mobility seems to be an element of #PIP changes that's causing most concern: is that right? What might change for you? #gdnchat
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:30:33
  12. MargoJMilne
    Margo Milne@MargoJMilne
    #gdnchat I'm terrified that I won't get the mobility element of PIP. Without my Motability car I would be housebound.
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:29:20
  13. CamelSopwith
    Sopwith The Camel@CamelSopwith
    @Claire_Phipps #gdnchat Wife on DLA,MS sffr, on 'copaxone' disease modifying drug. Has to do 25 mtr wlktest, to receive drug. PIP 20mtrs ???
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:45:04
  14. Spoonydoc
    Spoonydoc@Spoonydoc
    Under #PIP mobility wld not have qualified for enhanced, wld not have afforded powerchair,wld have had to give up PhD,not got job. #gdnchat
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:41:29
  15. Your worries about the changes from DLA to PIP:
  16. WOWpetition
    WOWpetition 43154@WOWpetition
    Worried about the changes to #PIP and would like the Govt to measure cumulative impact of changes, please sign WOWpetition.com #gdnchat
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:06:22
  17. bitgit
    Steve Fx@bitgit
    #gdnchat the churning of #DLA into #PIP is one stage - also worry what disbanding #ILF will do (throw costs at overburdened local councils)
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:06:27
  18. pseudodeviant
    Emma@pseudodeviant
    I fear I will end up having to appeal a decision when I move to PIP & then be without the income I rely on until it's overturned #gdnchat
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:04:57
  19. crazybladeuk
    Wayne Blackburn@crazybladeuk
    As I've stated on the web article, I'm also hugely concerned that #Atos is going to be doing the assessments in my area for #PIP #gdnchat
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:07:13
  20. crazybladeuk
    Wayne Blackburn@crazybladeuk
    @Claire_Phipps My worry is the cumulative effect of ALL the changes - #PIP #ESA #UC #BedroomTax #CouncilTax Will have huge effect. #gdnchat
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:02:42
  21. BernaMeaden
    Bernadette Meaden@BernaMeaden
    Many people can walk reasonably well but have conditions that mean public transport is unsuitable. What will happen to them? #PIP #gdnchat
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:03:57
  22. CarerWatch
    Rosemary@CarerWatch
    @Claire_Phipps #DLA loss will impact on #socialcare at a time when LA's strapped for cash. #gdnchat
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:19:05
  23. wildcandytuft
    Nessie Buggles@wildcandytuft
    Remains to be seen if people with crippling mental health problems will get a better deal under #PIP. They have lost out under #DLA #gdnchat
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:31:58
  24. bitgit
    Steve Fx@bitgit
    #gdnchat vulnerable people need secure reliable consistent support - not turmoil and threats #gdnchat
    Wed, Jan 30 2013 06:45:22
  25. But some tweeted the idea that some of the changes from DLA to PIP would be positive:

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