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Hi all,
Not that anyone is interested in the slightest and probably more likely jumping for joy, but I'm doing the MP thing and going into summer recess. Kids are off school, appeals to sort...

I didn't see where it said illegally, it just said cut.
A large part of the £30m is from cutting benefits not from fraud which is a tiny amount.
If you are found fit for work they save £29 pw wrag...

Rich tea are the disabled of the biscuit world. Even ATOS couldn't find them fit for work.

Disability forums and rich tea biscuits

You're a mine of information young man.
Although it looks like the wheels have come off the IDS wagon, again, he will no doubt try dragging it along still as he's a complete idiot who really hates...

Whenever statistics come up, there is always the thought that there are statistical statistics on statistics.
The bottom line is the only way to really cut the welfare bill is to create jobs and...

LOL. A friend of mine tells people she has an unknown illness, because it is. These names they give it is purely for the reason that it is unknown but for medical purposes it has to have some title.

Can't give you a link but if you google dwp guidelines for atos. The section dealing with fibro makes gruesome reading and is a total disgrace, it's like going back in time. It basicaly says that...

That's why they wanted to change CFS to CFIDS , chronic fatigue immune deficiency syndrome, as it better described the illness.
Viral infection seems to be the most common trigger, directly or...

You'd be amazed the places they turn up, heck I've shuddered at some comments on this site.
Look, you can never be to careful, if they are genuine then time will tell, so the secret is, don't be in...

I would defy anyone to tell me the difference between ME, CFIDS and Fibro. They all share very similar symptoms, no known cause, effective treatment or cure.
They are a truly mysterious, yet...

Exactly, the clue is in the word "pen", pictures are irrelevant.
I don't think it's any big secret that sadly with the internet today,there are an awfull lot of lecherous people,as well as very...

Good. I wasn't raining on your parade, just mindfull of adoption issues that arise after acceptance.
It goes without saying that I wish all the best for you both and your child, God knows all every...

I get the feeling you have taken some offence, as mine is the only post you have replied to.
Why that is I have no idea.

SB,
So you have Fibro and CFS. Many do. Didn't CFS change to CFIDS ?

Paul, due to my background I am not going to congratulate you as I don't know you or your wife but getting through the system is an achievement in itself and you have been deemed suitable to be...

Whoa, that was a broadside blast vikstar.
Maybe a seperate thread would have been a better idea.
I am in total agreement of what you say, however I feel we live in an "I'm allright Jack" society...

I think there is a grey area between those who have a very serious illness/disability and those who have health problems that make it impossible to work.
The problem is that this system was never...

ATOS employees.
Yes they are puppets to a certain extent with targets to meet. But then there are some who enjoy their job too much, there are those who pretend to be your best friend and then stab...

I dare say there are many on this site, including myself, who will be offended by that statement. Maybe you could clarify.
The main activity on this site and similar is about people who are...

That's an interesting question and got my juices going.
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Absolutely.
My Grandfather used to say, the biggest problem is, it's not that the rich think they are better than the poor, it's that the poor think the rich are better than them:(

Equally, Mr C plan to control bankers bonus payments has led to the banks deciding to counteract this plan by increasing the basic salary instead.:mad:

Well that's certainly another option.

I guess the question is, which would enrich your lives the most.

It would also depend on what amount you are talking about.
A larger sum could be put into a trust or bursary for a longer term plan.