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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Disability benefits why we shouldnt call it welfare - The Untold Story

A young man with head in his hands
‘Attention must also be focused on those with longstanding, serious mental illness, who have no realistic hope of entering the workforce.’ Photograph: Getty

With reference to your editorial (The Guardian view on disability benefits: Pip must not become another route for cuts, 10 July), and speaking as someone who has contributed to Sir Stephen Timms’ review on behalf of family carers dealing with those with serious mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, I fully support a substantial revision of the whole approach to personal independence payment (Pip) assessment.

The assessment process is currently a daunting one for those who are justifiably applying for this much‑needed support.

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