Podcasts about personal independence payment pip

We know a lot of people are concerned about the proposed changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) that were announced at the end of March.  Much of the proposal forms part of a wider consultation with the Department for Work and Pensions.Hear from our Special Project Lead, Matthew Carr, in this webinar about Influencing with Retina UK to learn more about the proposals, Retina UK's position and how you can make sure your voice is heard by your MP and in the consultation.  Matt also talks about different ways that you engage with politicians on both a local and a national level.

With the imminent publication of the new government's first Strategic Defence Review this article throws out a challenge. Can we make the first cheap British Army division of the modern period? Can we afford not to? The 'world-beating' delusion Britain has a 'world-beating' epidemic. It would be funny if we were not paying such a high cost for this delusion. Who started it may be debated. That it has become an empty boast is indisputable. The graph below shows the frequency of use of the phrase in Parliament. It has only got worse. How is Britain world-beating? Our social statistics certainly attract attention: 40% of adults pay no income tax, because their annual income does not exceed the £12,570 personal allowance threshold; One third of 35-45 year olds in England now rents (it was one in ten at the beginning of the century), and four in every ten of the private renters is receiving housing benefit (or they would be on the street); By the time Universal Credit is fully rolled out, one in four working age households will be receiving it; Almost one fifth of Britain's school children, apparently, have special educational needs; At the other end of the scale, Britain's graduates now collectively owe around £240 billion in student loans; Over one million16-24 years olds are neither in education, employment nor training (the NEETs), the main reason cited is 'mental health', remedied by a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) (over 3.3 million Britons in England and Wales were claiming a PIP last year). And so we could go on. How the British Army is 'world-beating' also raises questions. Marlborough's Grand Alliance army at the beginning of the 18th century was bigger. Cromwell had more cavalry regiments. The country that invented the tank can today deploy and sustain one tank regiment (plainly, there must be a reserve or you would be unable to rotate troops). The British Army is effectively air defenceless. In one of the most painful sagas of many in recent times, the Army will finally be receiving a new armoured personnel carrier, 20 years late, and with no weapon beyond a machinegun. And personnel statistics, perhaps reflecting wider society, do not make happy reading. Just five years ago, around 4,500 service personnel brought claims against the MOD. Today the number has jumped to almost 7,000 - or roughly, one in every 17th serviceman or woman on a parade square is making a claim against the MOD. Is serving in the (smaller) non-operational Army really so dangerous? Has the MOD become more negligent in the last five years? We can't go on like this. The first thing we must do is face reality and drop the 'world-beating' delusion. Good, better, best In the early 1960s, Defence Secretary Robert McNamara - America's most talented holder of the post in the second half of the 20th century - coined the phrase 'Good, better, best', in an interview with LIFE magazine. The Ford 'whizz kid' ('human IBM machine' was his other nickname) had been recruited by Kennedy to reform the bloated Department of Defence. He did, against some opposition. 'Good, better, best' referred to defence kit. The majority of defence kit, McNamara argued, just needs to be good. A small proportion needs to be better. And the smallest proportion needs to be 'the best'. The reason was cost. If each of the services proposed the best kit, every time, the defence budget would be bankrupted. Who knows what McNamara would make of Washington's trillion dollar defence budget today. His wisdom is certainly missed. Or cheap is good enough Or, perhaps, we could shorten McNamara's dictum and simply state cheap is good enough, most of the time. We were good at cheap. It was the foundation for what today would be called 'success stories'. The Land Rover story began in 1947 with Rover responding to a War Department requirement for a cheap, jeep-like, utility vehicle. Millions have since rolled off the production line. In contrast, a recently procured patrol vehicle (this auth...

In this weeks Hot Topic, hosts Jordan James and Simon Scott discuss the alarming new proposals for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in the UK, which could lead to 90% of current standard daily living awards failing on renewal.Here's what we cover in this episode:We share personal experiences with the PIP application process, highlighting the struggles faced by those with disabilities, particularly neurodivergent individuals. What are the implications of these changes, the internalized ableism that many face when attempting the application process?We express our frustration over the system's failures and emphasize the importance of community unity in advocating for the rights of disabled individuals.SUPPORT US THROUGH OUR SPONSERS:Work with Ashley Bentley at Integrative Coaching, Breathwork & Hypnotherapy to break free from old patterns and start living with more clarity, confidence, and connection - https://bit.ly/ashleyndeGet an Autism and ADHD assessment in the UK with https://www.rtnmentalhealthsolutions.com/ Use the Discount Code RTN23 when you make your initial enquiry through the RTN website or the website portal.Follow NDE on social media:Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: The Neurodivergent Experience & Jordan's Facebook pageYouTube: @TheNeurodivergentExperienceTikTok: @neurodivergentexperienceIf you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could we please ask that you consider leaving a short a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of "Disabled and Proud," Brooke talks with Scott Whitney in a thought-provoking discussion about the recent reforms to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and universal credit in the UK. He highlights the misconceptions surrounding disability benefits, particularly the unfounded belief in widespread fraud, and emphasises the importance of PIP as a means to maintain independence rather than merely an out-of-work benefit. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by disabled individuals in navigating the assessment process, the potential dangers of tightening benefit structures, and the urgent need for businesses to adapt their hiring practices to be more inclusive. Scott also shares insights from his own journey as a disabled person and discusses the initiatives of his organisation, All4Inclusion, which aims to reduce loneliness within the disability community by fostering safe spaces for open conversations. The episode concludes with a powerful reminder that being proud of one's disability should translate into action and advocacy for change. KEY TAKEAWAYS PIP Reforms and Misconceptions : The discussion highlights the misconception that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is often fraudulently claimed. Research indicates that only 0.04% of all benefit fraud is related to disability benefits, suggesting that the focus on tightening PIP is misguided. Importance of Training for Assessors : Many decisions regarding PIP claims are made by individuals without adequate medical training. This can lead to incorrect assessments, as seen in personal experiences where medical evidence was overlooked. PIP as a Means of Independence : PIP is not an out-of-work benefit; rather, it is designed to help individuals maintain their independence, whether they are working or not. The removal of such support could lead to severe consequences for those who rely on it for daily living. Impact of Reforms on Vulnerable Populations : The potential reforms could disproportionately affect individuals with invisible disabilities, such as mental health conditions, who may struggle to prove their need for support. This could lead to increased poverty and destitution among disabled individuals. Community and Activism : There is a call for collective action, emphasizing the need for both disabled and non-disabled allies to advocate for the rights of disabled individuals. Engaging in conversations, writing to MPs, and participating in protests are essential steps to address the challenges faced by the disabled community. BEST MOMENTS "The only way we're going to get disabled people into work is by training, supporting businesses to go, well, actually, this is how we need to interview people." - Scott "PIP isn't an out-of-work benefit; it's something that people use to allow them to go to work." - Scott "The ultimate danger is that people die... it would be because people... wouldn't be able to eat, my diet would be worse." - Scott "Hundreds of thousands more women than men will end up going into poverty and out of the workforce." - Interviewer "If we're proud, what are we doing about it? It's time... to do actions, not words." - Scott VALUABLE RESOURCES https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878 HOST BIO Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. Disabled & Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without the need to conform to society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/?hl=en: https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/?hl=en

As the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, presents her Spring Statement, Money Box Live sifts through the details about what it all means for your personal finances.Changes to the welfare system have already been announced. It will be harder to claim a disability benefit called Personal Independence Payment (PIP) under plans which the government says will get more people into work. We'll analysis any new details on that.The Spring Statement comes ahead of big plans already announced in last year's Autumn Budget such as changes to stamp duty for home buyers and an increase to National Insurance Contributions for some employers, so as well as dissecting new announcements we'll also remind you what else coming in and when.Felicity Hannah is joined by Sarah Pennells, Consumer Finance Specialist at pensions company Royal London; Elsa Littlewood, Tax Partner at the accountancy firm BDO and Mike Brewer, Chief Economist and Deputy Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation.Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: Sarah Rogers Reporter: Emma Smith Editor: Jess Quayle(This episode was first broadcast at 3pm on Wednesday 26th March, 2025)

This afternoon we had Liz Kendall's long-awaited address in the Commons on Labour's plans for welfare reform. The prospect of £5 billion worth of cuts to welfare has split the party in two, with fears of a rebellion growing over the weekend and into this week. Her announcement was a mixed bag, including: restricting eligibility for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) so that only those who have the highest level of disability can claim the benefit and – to sweeten the deal for backbenchers – announcing that the government will not bring in vouchers for disability benefit or freeze PIP. One of the new lines that had not been trailed in advance was that under 22s would not be eligible for the health top-up of Universal Credit (UC). What's the politics of all this? Will Labour MPs stomach Liz Kendall's benefits crackdown? Katy Balls speaks to The Spectator's new economics editor Michael Simmons and Stephen Bush, associate editor at the Financial Times. Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Cindy Yu.

In this episode, I'm talking to PIP Expert, Liz Jones. She shares her personal experiences with mental health, the challenges of applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and the role of social media, particularly TikTok, in providing support and community for those with disabilities - especially as Liz is one of the other people who has been dubbed a "sickfluencer", and is only trying to help people with disabilities get access to support they're entitled to! Together, we discuss the complexities of navigating the PIP application process, the impact of invisible disabilities, and the importance of understanding how health conditions affect daily life. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Understanding PIP eligibility is about daily impact, not just diagnosis. Financial exploitation of vulnerable individuals is a serious concern. Creating free resources for those in need is a vital part of advocacy. Follow Liz on TikTok Visit Liz's Chronic Illness Wellness Hub ----------- Visit Maddy's ⁠Stan Store⁠ Follow Maddy on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok

Turn2us are a national charity providing practical financial support and they've launched a free tool to help people applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).  Amelia spoke to Welfare Benefits Specialist, Conor Lawlor, to learn more about the tool.  Learn more about the tool and Turn2Us on their website - Turn2us PIP Helper

Unlock the secrets to thriving as a self-employed individual with disabilities in our latest episode featuring Lydia Wilkins, a freelance journalist and editor at Disability Review magazine. Hear Lydia's compelling personal journey as she navigates the workforce as an autistic person living with long COVID. We tackle the significant disability employment gap in the UK and explore why traditional nine-to-five office jobs often fall short in accessibility, making a strong case for the financial and personal benefits of freelancing. Discover the essential support systems available for freelancers with disabilities, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and how they are crucial in managing day-to-day needs. If you are experiencing any issues discussed in this podcast, please contact your healthcare practitioner.For supportDisability Review Magazine PIP - Personal Independence PaymentAccess to WorkAccessAbleHosted by Chantal Boyle, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a rating and review.Find out more about the Sunflower by visiting the website hdsunflower.comMusic by "The Emerald Ruby" Emerald Ruby Bandcamp and Emerald Ruby website

In this episode, Niall opens a controversial topic of welfare reform sparked by recent announcements from the Prime Minister. Rishi Sunak outlined plans to reform the welfare system, emphasizing that unemployment support should be a safety net, not a lifestyle choice.The proposed reforms include removing benefits for those who refuse job offers after 12 months, tightening the work capability assessment, and reviewing eligibility criteria for benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP).The Prime Minister's announcement has ignited debate, with some arguing that living on welfare should not be a lifestyle choice. They believe that the proposed reforms will incentivize work and reduce long-term dependency on welfare, ultimately benefiting individuals and the economy.However, others argue that welfare benefits are essential for those facing circumstances beyond their control, such as illness, disability, or unemployment. They warn that the proposed reforms risk pushing vulnerable individuals further into poverty and hardship.As Niall opens up the lines to callers, listeners weigh in on whether living on welfare is a lifestyle choice and whether the proposed reforms are the right approach to tackling welfare dependency.

Join us for our final episode on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in our Bitesize Benefits series. In this episode we explore the final stages of the application ,unravelling the assessment process and possible outcomes. This episode is the final in three, focused on Personal Independence Payment (PIP). For more information on benefits available to help those living with macular disease and their families, please visit our website.The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and support can help people overcome their worries and retain their independence. We provide free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends. If you or a family member need advice or support, please make sure to reach out. No one has to face macular disease alone. Please call us on 0300 3030 111.

Join us for the second episode in our Bitesize Benefits series as we continue our exploration of Personal Independence Payment (PIP). We take a look at the application process and uncover valuable tips to help you with your claim. This episode is the second of three, focused on Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Join us as we explore what PIP actually is, who is entitled to it, and how you can apply.For more information on benefits available to help those living with macular disease and their families, please visit our website.The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and support can help people overcome their worries and retain their independence. We provide free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends. If you or a family member need advice or support, please make sure to reach out. No one has to face macular disease alone. Please call us on 0300 3030 111.

Living with sight loss may entitle you to extra financial support to help with day-to-day costs, but do you know what you can claim? Our new mini series Bitesize Benefits will cover a range of topics related to financial support for those living with macular disease. This episode is the first of three, focused on Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Join us as we explore what PIP actually is, who is entitled to it, and how you can apply.For more information on benefits available to help those living with macular disease and their families, please visit our website.The Macular Society has been supporting people with macular conditions for over 30 years. The right information and support can help people overcome their worries and retain their independence. We provide free information and support to those with macular disease, along with their family and friends. If you or a family member need advice or support, please make sure to reach out. No one has to face macular disease alone. Please call us on 0300 3030 111.

UK sight loss charity has lots of information on it's website to help blind and partially sighted people, who are struggling with the cost of living increases. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell will be talking, regularly, with Dominic Milne, from the charity's Legal Rights Service, to bring you the latest on the support that's out there, including welfare payments that you may be entitled to. This time, they're looking at the extra government payments for those on means tested benefits and extra money for those who receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP). If you'd like more advice or support, go to www.rnib.org.uk You can also call the Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or ask Alexa to call RNIB's Helpline. #RNIBConnect Image: RNIB logo

If you live in Scotland and are in receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or the adult Disability Living Allowance (DLA) you will shortly be migrated from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to the new Social Security Scotland department. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Ben MacPherson MSP, the Minister responsible for Social Security Scotland, to learn more about the new payment and the process for transferring existing  PIP and DLA recipients, as well as how new applicants will be able to apply. If you'd like more info from Social Security Scotland, on any of the devolved payments, go to mygov.scot/benefits Or you can call, free, on 0800 182 2222. #RNIBConnect Image: Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) logo

Many people on Disability Living Allowance are rejected when they are assessed for the newer benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Paul Lewis hears about some of the experiences of claiming PIP and discusses with Daphne Hall, vice chair of the National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers and Dr Jim McCormick, chair of the Disability and Carers Benefits Advisory Group. More than 100,000 couples in the UK divorce each year — around 40% of marriages. It is over 20 years since divorcing couples could bring the value of pensions into the pot when they share their assets. But only one out of every eight cases take pensions into account as part of the financial settlement. So why is pension sharing at divorce forgotten in so many cases? Paul Lewis speaks to Jo Edwards, head of Family Law at Forsters. Up to a quarter of a million people over the age of 70 get no state pension - but around half of them could. Former pensions minister Steve Webb explains all. It’s nearly three months since we first reported that people were suffering weeks of delays when they try to access their pension funds invested with Prudential. Since then those weeks of delays have turned into months… and still the problems continue. Dan Whitworth investigates. Researcher: Anita Langary Production co-ordinator: Janet Staples Reporter: Dan Whitworth Producer: Ben Carter Editor: Alex Lewis

Listener Margaret on her husband's Personal Independence Payment (PIP) appeal and the effect it's having on her and her husband's health plus Social Security Legal Advice Officer Rachel Jeffers on the huge backlog of appeals for PIP and takes your questions. Have you been charged for payments that Tesco said hadn't gone through? Linda finds out what went wrong and what you need to do. The Brexit Protocol causing problems for the thousands of people who cross the border daily for work and education.

For several years now, the Scottish Government has been creating and developing it's new Social Security Scotland department, with input at every stage from members of the public.Several welfare payments have been transferred to Scotland for administration, among them is Personal Independence Payment (PIP) which many blind people are in receipt of at the moment.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Cabinet Secretary in charge of the department, to find out what progress has been made on the transfer of PIP from Westminster to the Scottish Government.www.gov.scot#RNIBConnectImage: Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP

From 1 September 2020, children in Scotland will not be expected to move from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) until age 18. Listen to our benefits expert Derek Sinclair explain what these new rules mean for families.

National Volunteers Week is being celebrated from the 1st of June to the 7th of June 2020 and celebrates the vital work that volunteers do to help charities provide their vital services. We are going to hear from some of the volunteers who give up their time forRNIB, what they do, why they do it and why they would recommend supporting the UK sight loss charity. Today we hear from Khadeja who is visually impaired and works, part time, for RNIB as a telephone fund raiser. She also volunteers for the Welfare Rights Team helping customers complete forms for the Department of Work and Pensions(DWP), mainly Personal Independence Payment (PIP) . www.rnib.org.uk/volunteering #RNIBConnect  Image: RNIB Logo

MM was denied the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit because he did not fit into the right category when it came to the support he needed for face to face social engagement. The dispute reached the Supreme Court and it was up to the Justices to provide an interpretation of what "social support" actually means in this context. In this episode we discuss that decision and how the courts can struggle to ensure that legislation remains applicable to everyone beyond the facts of one particular case. Music from bensound.com

One of the things that Cat is - without a doubt - is fiercely independent. And now that independence may be limited depending on what happens with her PIP assessment. Some years ago, the government decided to replace the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) with a Personal Independence Payment (PIP).  It's introduction was staggered and everyone who wants to continue receiving this benefit has to apply and go for an assessment. For Cat, that time has come - the form has gone in, she's got her assessment date (which should have taken place by the time you listen to this). Cat talks openly about what it means to her and the potential impact if she loses her Motability allowance - which is key in maintaining her independence. She also talks about the upcoming Women in Tech Cyrmu and we hear a clip of her and her husband Dan having a meet & greet with a lovely deer who decided to join them in the car (well just it's head!) while on a day at Longleat We hear her and her husband Dan enjoying an in car visit from Bambi (aka a deer) on a day out at Longleat.

This episode is the first in a series where Kathy talks to MSers from around the world about their diagnosis and treatment experiences, to see how they differ from our own. The first guest in the series is Steve Woodward, who lives in England. He and Kathy had a lot of fun recording this, even if some parts were proof that the US and the UK are still "two nations divided by a common language"! Topics covered include: Steve's diagnosis story His experience of treatment through the UK National Health Service or NHS How the NHS is funded and what it means for people with MS Social security benefits and working with a chronic condition in the UK   Resources mentioned in this episode (clickable links): Steve's article about the UK National Health Service Steve's blog It's a Shit Business All of his articles on MultipleSclerosis.net Steve's blogs about applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - part one and part two Steve on Twitter An explanation of the term "Heath Robinson" which Steve uses in the chat! ** Sign up for the FUMS Friday Night 6 Pack at FUMSnow.com. And for more information about Patients Getting Paid, please visit FUMSnow.com/PatientsGettingPaid. **If you get value from the FUMSnow Podcast Show, please consider leaving a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. Reviews are really important and help to spread the word about what we do. It's quick and easy to do and we have some instructions here. Thanks for your time and support! **Don’t forget to join us on the FUMS Facebook Page and on Twitter at FUMS. Have an idea for a topic or someone to interview? Perhaps YOU?? Send me an email at Kathy@FUMSnow.com. And remember to speak to this stupid disease as it deserves: tell it FUMS every day!!

The FCA is warning about a form of online high-risk trading which some firms are illegally offering in the UK. Binary options trading involves betting on whether anything that can be measured in financial terms, like a currency or share index, will rise or fall below a specified price at a certain time. The FCA began regulating last month which means it's now illegal to sell those trades in the UK without its authorisation. Money Box listener Penny lost nearly £17,000 with an unauthorised firm but what can the FCA do in future to protect people like Penny? Christopher Woolard FCA Director of Strategy and Competition explains. The Department of Work and Pensions has confirmed that all Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims will be reviewed. It follows a Government decision not to challenge a court ruling that said changes to PIP were unfair to people with mental health conditions. Guest Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of the mental health charity Mind. Interest-only mortgage holders are being urged to contact their lenders after a financial regulator review found too many people avoid planning how they intend to clear the underlying debt when the mortgage ends. It comes as Bank of England figures show December mortgage approvals reached a three year low. Why? Guests: Jane King, Independent Financial Adviser with Ash-Ridge Private Finance and Samuel Tombs, Chief UK Economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics. Presenter: Paul Lewis Producer: Charmaine Cozier Editor: Jim Frank.

How to get support in regaining independence and the physical and mental health benefits of social exercise. This edition has been funded by a grant from the Moffat Charitable Trust. How can people left disabled and housebound by chronic pain be supported to live independently? Producer Paul Evans visits two Edinburgh-based organisations with different approaches to transforming the lives of people in pain. The Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCIL) is run by disabled people for disabled people with the aim, as its name suggests, of helping people to live full lives despite their condition. A key part of their service is supporting people as they apply for the benefits to which they are entitled in an often confusing and frustrating system. Jacqueline Todd recalls her struggle to be recognised as eligible for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and the freedom she has gained from adaptations to her home. At the Thistle Foundation Paul speaks to members and staff about how their exercise and lifestyle classes bring people ‘out of the darkness’ of social isolation and pain. John Cunningham found the ‘supremely fit’ people at his local gym intimidating, but the welcoming and supportive environment has ‘changed [his] life dramatically’. Course leader Linda Douglas talks about the importance of finding a ‘safe space’ where people can focus on their strengths and find out what works for them. You can find out more about the organisations featured in this programme at: www.lothiancil.org.uk Contributors: * Kirsty Henderson, Information and Communications Officer, LCIL * Jacqueline Todd, service user and volunteer, LCIL * Linda Douglas, lifestyle management course leader, Thistle Foundation * John Cunningham, member, Thistle Foundation * Margaret Hendry, volunteer and member, Thistle Foundation First broadcast 29.07.14 #Fibromyalgia #Benefits #Exercise #Occupationaltherapy #Pacing #Peersupport