Frances Leckie

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12.08.2010 Commented on DLA reform consultation: Great Expectations, Worst Apprehensions I would just like to thank you for providing such a thorough and well reasoned analysis of the new proposals to reform DLA. I share your concerns about the possible consequences for many people who are dependent on this and...

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Debbie commented on DLA reform consultation: Great Expectations, Worst Apprehensions
Informative article, I have a couple of comments. Point 2 - accessing specialist support as a requirement of PIP sounds like an extension of the Independent Living initiative where disabled people can choose which support they have. My issue is to do that the claimant must have access to specialists in their particular condition. In mine that would be Sensory Loss Team, D/deaf charities with funding to help claim DLA. For the past 5 years the government has been trying to build a web of support with public, voluntary and private sector involvement. To ensure great service to DLA claimants...
rich commented on DLA reform consultation: Great Expectations, Worst Apprehensions
socialworkuk / Frances - thanks for your comments. I'm afraid I do share your concerns. Debbie - thanks for taking the time to comment. You're reading of point 2, and what it refers to from the consultation, is not quite what I was driving at. Requiring DLA recipients, as part of their DLA payment and when they have already gone through significantly more stringent testing to get it, is motivated partly by getting more support, but also ensuring that the DLA budget is not called upon and other budgets are. It's a superficial form of creamskimming. Point 6: Given that...

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