'I've had panic attacks ever since benefits cut announcement – I need PIP to live' - The Mirror

'I've had panic attacks ever since benefits cut announcement – I need PIP to live' - The Mirror

Katie McGill, 39, from Wiltshire, used to work as a call handler before developing a chronic pain condition which leaves her bedbound and struggling to walk - she fears her benefits will be cut

Guardian: Councils and NHS could face millions in extra costs due to disability benefit cuts - The ME Association

Government plans for Pip cuts will drive up costs for […]

Cuts to disability benefits could cost councils £1.2bn

The Government's cuts to disability benefits could lead to £1.2bn of extra costs for social care services and the NHS, according to a think tank.

The cabinet has a new problem in the negotiations for the spring memorandum: a billion-dollar shortfall in the area of disability benefits is looming. Insiders tell RTL Nieuws that the costs will amount to 1.2 billion euros.

Six PIP changes coming next month after £5 billion cuts announced

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit that helps with the extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability for people aged 16 and over, but there are changes on the way