News - Liberal Democrat Disability Association

Changes to disability benefits will cause many carers to lose out.

Thousands of carers in England, Wales and Scotland are set to lose benefits when new disability-claim rules start. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says 5,000 carers currently eligible for a £58.45 a week allowance will no longer be when personal independence payments replace the disability living allowance this April. It says the changes are necessary and 20,000 additional carers should gain. Charity Carers UK says this is "cold comfort" to those who will miss out.

15 Feb 2013

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Baroness Thomas writes… Getting Personal Independence Payments right

This afternoon the Department of Work and Pensions announces a significant change on the new Personal Independent Payments following significant Lib Dem pressure. Celia Thomas, the Lib Dem peer who has campaigned tirelessly on the issue, explains why it's a major win.

by Celia Thomas |

13 Feb 2013

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MS Society Lobby DWP Over Disability Living Allowance Changes

Campaigners representing tens of thousands of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are to lobby the government over welfare changes they claim will restrict help for people with fluctuating conditions.

13 Feb 2013

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Carers and the Welfare Reform Act

The Government is in the process of making the biggest changes to the benefits system for decades. This is bringing a great deal of uncertainty and fear for families affected by illness and disability who depend on benefits for their everyday living costs.

13 Feb 2013

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LTB (Lying Thieving Bastards) 'Label' Given To Disabled Claimants, BBC's Panorama Reveals

A company contracted to help the disabled and unemployed get back into work, has come under scrutiny after a former staff told the BBC claimants were called 'LTBs' or 'Lying Thieving Bastards.'

by Atos, Impact

13 Feb 2013

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Disability benefits: Minister to clarify assessment regulations

Ministers are clarifying how mobility disability assessments are carried out following criticism of changes to Personal Independence Payments.

12 Feb 2013

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Changes to disability benefits will cause many carers to lose out.

Baroness Thomas writes… Getting Personal Independence Payments right

MS Society Lobby DWP Over Disability Living Allowance Changes

Carers and the Welfare Reform Act

LTB (Lying Thieving Bastards) 'Label' Given To Disabled Claimants, BBC's Panorama Reveals

Disability benefits: Minister to clarify assessment regulations

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