Last week I had a PIP review to see whether I was still entitled to Personal Independence Payment. This is despite most of my conditions being lifelong and chronic along with my ataxia being progressive.
The anxiety this review causes as the possibility that my benefits may stop is immense and causes ridiculous amounts of pressure. I’ve always said we are lucky to live in a country that helps its disabled and I do think reviews are useful except for those with life-long conditions and those that are going to get worse not better.
Which is why I was so pleased to see this statement https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-end-unnecessary-pip-reviews-for-people-with-most-severe-health-conditions
and am supporting any petitions to scrap reviews for those with life-long conditions.
How Rare? 