Perhaps not surprisingly, when I write about disability and carer benefits, there is always a lot of reaction from readers, often sharing shocking accounts of their experiences with the system. So one bright spot for the end of the year: the invidious DWP target of maintaining 80% of original benefit decisions on appeal, irrespective of merit, has gone.
The effect of reassessment on Motability vehicles has also rumbled on through the year, as research shows nearly half of people having their disability benefit removed completely or reduced when transferred from DLA to PIP.
Care Act advice and guidance is another hot topic – getting assessed, what is a reasonable care package, how to get NHS continuing care.
