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Changes to PIP

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  • sarahc257
    sarahc257 Posts: 1 Newbie
    Hi, I'm currently doing some research on the behalf of Dundee Carers Centre to find out about people's experiences of PIP and their view of the new changes that have been announced in the budget. Information collected as part of this research will be completely anonymous and will be the basis of a report for disability charities and MPs. If you are currently in receipt of PIP and would like to take part, please email [EMAIL="s.f.christison@Dundee.ac.uk"]s.f.christison@Dundee.ac.uk[/EMAIL] . Thank you.
  • Poppie68
    Poppie68 Posts: 4,881 Forumite
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    50Twuncle wrote: »
    Will this include walking aids / splints etc



    It's for the dressing and toileting descriptors only.
  • Poppie68
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    edited 18 March 2016 at 1:02PM
    sarahc257 wrote: »
    Hi, I'm currently doing some research on the behalf of Dundee Carers Centre to find out about people's experiences of PIP and their view of the new changes that have been announced in the budget. Information collected as part of this research will be completely anonymous and will be the basis of a report for disability charities and MPs. If you are currently in receipt of PIP and would like to take part, please email [EMAIL="s.f.christison@Dundee.ac.uk"]s.f.christison@Dundee.ac.uk[/EMAIL] . Thank you.




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  • Richie-from-the-Boro
    Richie-from-the-Boro Posts: 6,945 Forumite
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    How come so many people are becoming disabled?
    IMO on sudden cause / effect. Over the course of the 6 months prior to the rise in appliance claims there were 3 legal judgements that ruled a bed or chair can be classed as an aid or appliance if it helps someone get dressed or undressed.

    In 2015 the GOV's DWP data analysis showed that 1 in 3 dally living PIP component receipts tripled in 18 months [excluding DS1500] solely as a result of needing aids or appliances, so its not the number becoming disabled its the 60% rise in the number claiming appliances / aids in as little as the 4 activities. [see schrodie post yesterday]

    - food prep 2 points
    - washing, bathing 2 points
    - incontinence, toilet seats 2 points
    - dressing, undressing 2 points

    Best of luck.
    Disclaimer : Everything I write on this forum is my opinion. I try to be an even-handed poster and accept that you at times may not agree with these opinions or how I choose to express them, this is not my problem. The Disabled : If years cannot be added to their lives, at least life can be added to their years - Alf Morris - ℜ
  • 50Twuncle
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    sarahc257 wrote: »
    Hi, I'm currently doing some research on the behalf of Dundee Carers Centre to find out about people's experiences of PIP and their view of the new changes that have been announced in the budget. Information collected as part of this research will be completely anonymous and will be the basis of a report for disability charities and MPs. If you are currently in receipt of PIP and would like to take part, please email [EMAIL="s.f.christison@Dundee.ac.uk"]s.f.christison@Dundee.ac.uk[/EMAIL] . Thank you.


    I suggest that you ask MSE for permission to use sensitive data !!
  • seven-day-weekend
    seven-day-weekend Posts: 36,755 Forumite
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    50Twuncle wrote: »
    Are you disabled ?
    Do you claim DLA/PIP ?

    no and no, a family member does.
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  • 50Twuncle
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    seven-day-weekend wrote: »
    no and no, a family member does.
    Thought as much !!
  • seven-day-weekend
    seven-day-weekend Posts: 36,755 Forumite
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    50Twuncle wrote: »
    Thought as much !!

    So am I not entitled to have a view on anything I don't have personal experience of?

    If I have not understood something, then explain it to me. Conversation leads to harmony.
    (AKA HRH_MUngo)
    Member #10 of £2 savers club
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  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    Well this mornings new that IDS has upped sticks and gone throws another doubt over who is actually driving this whole thing. It's getting very very political given the soon to come euro ref.
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • 50Twuncle
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    edited 19 March 2016 at 8:14AM
    seven-day-weekend wrote: »
    So am I not entitled to have a view on anything I don't have personal experience of?

    If I have not understood something, then explain it to me. Conversation leads to harmony.
    You are entitled to your own views as anyone else is......(including myself)
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