Charlotte Hughes

1 week ago | thepoorsideof.life | Charlotte Hughes

Government plans to cut the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could have and most likely will have devastating consequences for thousands of the most vulnerable individuals in our society. Initially underrepresented, the government now acknowledges that 70,000 more individuals than expected will face the sharp end of this financial axe. PIP is a crucial lifeline for many disabled people and is under threat of significant reduction.

3 weeks ago | thepoorsideof.life | Charlotte Hughes

Stephen Timms, the Minister for Disabilities at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has been seen to show a distinct lack of compassion and understanding following a contentious meeting with campaigners from the charity Church Action on Poverty. During this encounter, Timms has been accused of exhibiting a lack of empathy and understanding toward disabled individuals thus revealing an attitude that may be impacting policy decisions in some very significant ways.

4 weeks ago | thepoorsideof.life | Charlotte Hughes

Recent proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit (UC) eligibility are quite rightly raising serious concern. The proposed adjustments would disproportionately impact disabled individuals and their families which will leave them vulnerable to income loss and financial insecurity. For those affected by the changes to PIP eligibility, the loss would be devastating. The removal of the daily living component translates to an average annual loss of £4,500.

1 month ago | thepoorsideof.life | Charlotte Hughes

DWP stats show that the older cohorts are to be hit harder as they have a larger percentage of claimants who don’t meet the 4 point ruleDescription. Freedom of information letter response from the DWP . Breakdown of those who will loose pip due to not having 4 points by age.

1 month ago | thepoorsideof.life | Charlotte Hughes

If you have missed it the proposed changes to welfare and disability benefits have sparked significant backlash within Parliament They have been highlighting the profound impact these policies will have on some of the most vulnerable members of our society. More than 80 MPs, including dozens from the Labour Party are showing strong opposition to these reforms and it’s clear that a growing number of potential lawmakers are alarmed by the potential consequences.