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Make benefits make sense – Have your say
Source MS Society: UK Government consults on disability benefits
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Stay warm and save some money this winter
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Half of disability benefits appeals won in tribunal court
Source BBC: One in two people who appealed in court against a decision to deny them disability benefits were successful, analysis of five years of data shows.
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Benefit errors trigger £5,000 refunds
Source BBC: Assessors wrongly calculated the income of thousands of people during the process that resulted in people moving from incapacity benefit and severe disability allowance onto ESA.
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Former watchdog chief labels disabled benefits process a ‘hostile environment’
Source The Guardian: Andrew McDonald, who chaired Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, says the system is ‘Kafka-esque’
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Having MS is enough. It shouldn’t be made harder by a welfare system that doesn’t make sense.
Source MS Society: Welfare support is vital for many people with MS. It helps us manage the extra costs of the condition, stay in work for longer and participate fully in society.
Government to end unnecessary PIP reviews for people with most severe health conditions
Source Gov.UK: People with the most severe, life-long conditions will no longer have to attend regular reviews for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
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PIPs: What next for benefit claimants?
Source BBC: BMSTC Member Sue Doughty is mentioned in the article – “Sue Doughty lives in Twyford, Berkshire. She has multiple sclerosis. She faced homelessness and had to rely on help from her daughter. Following a year spent in appeal, the Court of Tribunal awarded Sue PIP ongoing for life.”
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