Consultation paper about the proposed reform to DLA in 2013/2014 to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/dla-reform-consultation.pdf
DWP DLA reform public consultation:
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/consultations/...a-reform.shtml
Last edited by Ro 1; 12-08-2010 at 01:02 AM.
Background & main points:
http://www.disabilityalliance.org/dlatest.htm
Just another excuse to stop half of us getting the money we deserve....
seems fair enough to me, although I do believe it should be your own GP who makes the decision not some stranger who knows nothing about you
Disability Living Allowance Reform
There are plans to replace DLA in 2012/2013 with Personal Independence Payments.
The consultation documents are here. Your views are sought.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/consultations/...a-reform.shtml
The new benefit will have two components. One for walking problems and one for care needs. There wil be two rates of benefit paid for each component. No details yet on the amounts.
Have they stated any intentions as to what they intend to do to the over 65's on DLA at all ?
The new benefit will have two components. One for walking problems and one for care needs. There wil be two rates of benefit paid for each component. No details yet on the amounts.[/QUOTE]
That sounds just like DLA Duncan ? what will the difference actually be ?
Originally Posted by Rob
It is not known whether those aged 65 & over will reasessed yet,the Government is still considering this.
Hi where are all the people who used to post here ?this last while it has been very poor .
That sounds just like DLA Duncan ? what will the difference actually be ?[/QUOTE]
The proposals are that there will be two rates for the daily living component (three rates for DLA care) & two rates for the mobility component.
The Department will take into account the experience from the introduction of the Work Capability Assessment for Employment and Support Allowance,so it is likely that the new medical assessment will be similiar to the WCA for ESA,which should be updated soon to include the use of aids & adaptations such as manual wheelchairs.
New criteria will be applied for entitlement,the emphasis will be on evidence & activities.
One part will look at how a person can get around. The other
part will look at how a person can carry out all the things they
need to do to take part in everyday life.
Easy read proposals for PIP:
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/dla-refor...n-easyread.pdf
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