In case anyone would like to read the Government's Green Paper with full details of the proposed changes (rather than relying only on media reports), it can be found here:
In case anyone would like to read the Government's Green Paper with full details of the proposed changes (rather than relying only on media reports), it can be found here:
What does this mean for Scotland as PIP is now Adult Disability Payment and is a devolved benefit. The amalgamation of JSA and ESA is reserved so who knows what system Scotland will follow. 2 different assessments?
Worrying and very very confusing
What does this mean for Scotland as PIP is now Adult Disability Payment and is a devolved benefit. The amalgamation of JSA and ESA is reserved so who knows what system Scotland will follow. 2 different assessments?
Worrying and very very confusing
Someone in the Commons session did stand up and ask on Scotland's behalf about this, but it was framed in terms of 'will there be consultation/advice...?' which to me implied acknowledgement of near-inevitable alignment, though I could be wrong as I'm not very good at understanding the Westminster lingo.