DON'T TAKE THE PIP
What's changed?
Whilst the government made a recent U-turn and current claimants will not be affected by upcoming changes, we know that future claimants are still at risk.
The Government’s Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, which passed in parliament recently would see those currently claiming disability benefits to be unaffected. However, changes could still come into place, for those hoping to apply in the future.
The government has said it will be carrying out a review of PIP, the Timms review, after which they will consider other changes to the process.
Our campaign
We know the PIP evaluation process is already not working for people with epilepsy.
It doesn’t properly assess the impact epilepsy has on daily life, and the fluctuating nature of the condition.
Now, upcoming changes to how disability benefits are awarded and assessed could impact future claimants.
People could lose vital support.
Be an advocate
People with epilepsy are already paid 26.9% less than their non-disabled counterparts.
Life costs more when you have a disability.
People could be left in debt, just to survive.
We want to make sure that people with epilepsy are included in this proves and make sure that any changes suggested in the future do not again lead to proposals that would see thousands of people with epilepsy lose support.
If you could be affected by these changes, or simply don’t think people with a disability should have vital benefits taken away, have your say.
Let us know who you think the government should involve in the upcoming Timms Review, and what changes you want to see to how disability benefits are reviewed.
Email us today at campaigns@epilepsy.org.uk.