The ‘Secret’ Benefit To Get You £400 A Month With Martin Lewis | This Morning

[@hickmeister80]

I’m an armed forces veteran , I suffer from severe PTSD from my tours in Iraq and afghan. I had to battle dwp and their so called medical advisors at a tribunal to get pip. A NATIONAL F**KING DISGRACE!!! I won, the judge seemed embarrassed by the whole farce and awarded me pip without the dwp advisor saying not one word for their defence. Whether armed forces or not, don’t back down; and take it to tribunal. It seems like dwp intentionally make it hard so you give up. Please don’t give up!!! I read that the majority of cases that go to tribunal do get awarded. I had everything medically prepared for evidence yet dwp awarded me no points , yet the judge awarded me the higher awards . DWP and your so called medical advisors at CAPITA are NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE!!! DISGRACFUL JOBWORTHS AND GRIFTERS WHO ARNT WORTH THE WAGES THEIR PAID!! NEVER BACK DOWN AT TAKE EM ALL THE WAY TO TRIBUNAL. Good luck and god bless you all 👍🏻

[@psychonaut689]

They bank on people giving up. Absolute disgrace. Difficult to fight when you have mental health issues. Well done mate!

[@Xisk77]

Thank you for your service sir 🫡 I hope you're OK and things get better.

[@chrisbrown3278]

Thank you I am glad that this has been settled in your favour . I am sure you will sleep soundly unlike the liars who support such tyranny . Let others who agree to defend our nation take note as to who their masters are and what they stand for . God bless you and yours .

[@margo.3466]

And the reason why dwp are the way they are, is because that's the way the government wants it! Approx 70% of cases get awarded in claiments favour at tribuneral, which is totally independent of dwp b*****ds! One of many ppl that have suffered and lost his life, Errol Jones. They once even admitted that lives have been lost due to their 'procedures'. If you have mh problems with no support......you have to take a few days off from the 'procedure' and keep coming back to it and keep chipping away at them and when you're ill it's nearly impossible but you've got to have 'nothing to lose' frame of mind to help keep you going.

[@willems7454]

3 tours of Iraq DWP assessors lied, said I had drove on my own even tho my Mate was sat in the waiting room after he drove me to Brum Exactly the Same for me the DWP didn't even turn up at the tribunal was in there 10 mins 2 years back pay.

[@GoogleBot-lf7xv]

My Dad was entitled to attendance allowance after losing his bladder etc to cancer. Unfortunately we had no knowledge about this allowance for over 10 years and he struggled so much. I found out the last few years of his life and got it for him and the relief he felt was visible. He shouldn’t have to “claim” when he’s had such a serious illness, it should have been automatic.

[@margo.3466]

Thank the Government and vote wisely.

[@Taz6688]

There are around 12b in un-claimed benefits, the government /DWP know you needs the support, we fill in forms for blue badges, sickness claims, pensions, universal credit, they know all about us, but never give you the support you need if you don't specifically ask for it, many of us don't know if you get one benefit, it might open another one, the government /DWP DO know but refuse to help.

[@margo.3466]

@@Taz6688 exactly.....Well said!

[@jeremysmith54565]

@@Taz6688 Its always been like this, before The Tories with Labour was the exact same, though wasn't anything like PIP of course was DLA back then, not sure if Attendance Allowance existed back then either.

[@Taz6688]

@@jeremysmith54565 Before PIP it was easy to get benefits, that was the whole point of the change, fill in the form, send it off, your bad back gets you DLA possibly mobility as well, growing up there was a chap off work, bad back, never work again, but he managed to work a large garden, full of crops, claiming he would never survive on what he got without the food he grew, I know several reported him, nothing done about it, PIP was about assessing people, until they played silly games, phone up DWP 'Well we only go by the assessment' complain to the assessment company, 'We only follow the criteria the DWP give us' My partner had a brain operation it went wrong, she can walk with a stroller or she falls over, no balance, at her assessment they said she walked unaided from the car across the car park, got up on the couch and had a full range of motion, all lies, if they do more than four a day they get a bonus, much of it is copy and paste from standard criteria, it's gone from lax and open to abuse, to kicking people off regardless.

[@monicas2269]

I told my Brother about this a few months ago. He has been waiting for a hip replacement for 3 years and for the last 16 months he hasn't been able to leave the house because of the pain and my Sister in Law has had to help him down the stairs every morning, help to dress him and wash him. Luckily he has been able to get this extra money. It's a good job I listened to Martin. Thanks.

[@jonboymk1bridgemaryfront889]

My top tip for applying for benifits. Makesure you do your homework about the benifits you are applying for. Go online or ask for help at citizen advice. Once you know what you need? And how to apply for those benefits? You will find it abit less stressful applying for these benefits. REMEMBER you paid into this benifits system, you deserve the benifits you apply for. YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT BENEFIT YOU APPLYING FOR. because otherwise you will be at a disadvantage. Because if benifits advicer knows you don't know what you want? Then you will be turned down. DO YOUR HOMEWORK FIRST ❤

[@liammorris7846]

I am disabled and applies for PIP, I was told in my letter that they didn't recognise me as being disabled. It's shocking

[@keithgriffiths5221]

I've been waiting 2yrs for psychology. Is all they say is if you are feeling suicidal take yourself to A and E. You aren't thinking rationally when you're at that state so you aren't going to take yourself to hospital

[@kara-ib5nd]

Unfortunately I know from experience that A&E can't help you. Help lines (non gov charity one) ate helpful ❤ The situation is so dire, they really dint care 😒

[@keithgriffiths5221]

It's broken and unrepairable. A bit like me. Lol

[@Daisy-tl2lh]

I am registered disabled and eligible to claim Attendance Allowance but having to do battle with the DWP who do their utmost to make sure nobody gets disability benefits no matter how ill and disabled the claimant is!

[@TheDavecroft]

They are ordinary people doing their job trying to protect the taxpayer's money. Most who post on here wouldn't want to do what they have to do, facing threats and abuse every working day.

[@Daisy-tl2lh]

@@TheDavecroft my heart bleeds!

[@johnwarner3809]

😂😂​@@TheDavecroft

[@lottytaylor572]

@@TheDavecroftwork for the disgraceful entities do you ! Karma pal …

[@lovedaybebe5881]

My son is facing brain surgery for his epilepsy , yet has only been awarded the lower pip ! Benefits system isn’t working ! Always so much talk of people who are sponging off the state and yet so many people genuinely struggling . I can’t work , he’s had two seizures this morning , but because he’s on lower Pip I can’t claim attendance allowance !

[@tinarich6737]

My mum was carer for my dad no carers allowance or might been 32 per wk . A lot who unstand system , no right things to put down. Attendance allowance not means tested. Some people put towards leased car . Put through business . Which is allowed. Another same who is millionaire. In some cases it system not helping most needed. I hope you get help where needed.

[@lovedaybebe5881]

@@tinarich6737 thank you 🙏🏻

[@theblueboxtardis]

I hear you

[@Julia-kimbo14]

There are benefit advisors attached to a lot of the supportive Charity’s, so see if you can ask for your son’s financial situation to be assessed, benefits are a minefield, and a lot of the time the way the forms are filled in make the difference to getting a benefit or not getting it. The forms are pages and pages of questions that are hard for the patient or indeed the most capable relative, to answer objectively to, so a experienced benefits advisor is key, they may also be able to get you or advise how to get one off, payments for equipment, your son needs. So try 1st with the epilepsy society.

[@lovedaybebe5881]

@@Julia-kimbo14 thank you 🙏🏻 for taking the time to write this. I think we need some advice 🙏🏻

[@patriciacarr9316]

I know two people who have PIP on the grounds of mental help who have lost their money in the last month. The Government is lying to you Martin.

[@jewelssunsun9450]

PIP is different from attendance allowance.

[@tru5059]

Yes you are rite, I've lost mine also, back in march, they've stopped every penny I was getting,

[@margo.3466]

​@@tru5059you have got to persever even though it's hard! That's what they want...for you to give in! Get medical notes etc, etc but keep fighting and take it to tribuneral......once at that stage, you will win.

[@jewelssunsun9450]

@@tru5059 Did they reassess you before stopping it?

[@tru5059]

@@jewelssunsun9450 yes they did, shortly after I got a letter to say I'd lost everything, before pip came into place a few years ago, I'd been awarded disability for life !! Mine go back to being a child and 30 years later I've lost everything, thank you for replying to me,

[@PaulSullivan-u4u]

The problem with p.i.p is it is based on what u can do rather that what u cant do. Even if you volunteer you will be deducted points because you can communicate with other people. One point can mean the end of a reward

[@nigelbaldwin1038]

Should be Sir Martin Lewis‼️

[@Jo10371]

Age uk is amazing and helped fill out forms for attendance allowance for my mum and got it first time. They also had someone come out and help fill out power of attorney forms too.

[@MrsRhianne1996]

Pension credit is more than the pension I have worked for all my life . If you have never worked. You get rent paid, money each week, free tv license, free dentist and free specs. ITS NOT RIGHT.

[@allanstack7016]

Totally agree, a Farce.

[@tracypriest4386]

Pip is a nightmare to get. I was told I’m entitled to it, I wouldn’t even bother. I’m on Facebook with a group for PIP & believe me the stress these people go through to get it. I’ll just suffer thanks 😞😞

[@essentialnaturalremedies]

Thank you so much Martin for speaking out and seeing the reality for thousands of us. You are real star. x

[@jewelssunsun9450]

There needs to be longer segments on important issues and phone-ins. It's too rushed.

[@HullRupture]

Are they overhauling PIP for every condition by introducing this voucher scheme? What about people with learning difficulties who are economically disadvantaged from gaining employment. How do they survive on a voucher for equipment or therapy? That's how I interpreted the intended changes. Disgusting from this government.

[@jewelssunsun9450]

As I understand it, it will be a case by case basis.

[@theblueboxtardis]

Guess we will just have to hope the Labour government if they win at the next general election overturns the present tory governments plan regarding PIP and UC benefits.

[@nessah23]

Can people pay the carer or helpers and taxis with vouchers. Still same amount needed come what may.it’s all about control.we are robts

[@organismseven3700]

Many people need PIP to help them in their lives. But... I know a ridiculous amount of people who are claiming it but definitely don't need it. They simply know how to play the system and get the money. Yet again, money allocated for those who need it most is ruined by the greedy parasites out there.

[@deanjames2476]

I know a couple who both get free cars through pip ,they can walk and run when they need to ,they are playing the system

[@maryonslow6462]

18.00. The fact that a person is wealthy does not mean they are heartless. He is a caring man who has helped countless people on many issues. It seems to me your comment is purely based on jealousy of his personal finances.

[@tinaramlugon1867]

Mel stride has today said this October it will be imposed. So i am totally confused martin. This is a very big stress on me as i have a disability and can’t cope with this extra worry.

[@sarahsarah4271]

It’s stressful for everyone. I filled a form in November 2023 for this August I rang them this year 2024 and was told I have to wait till next year. I asked if it had anything to do with what Sunak said. She said no it was because their was a backlog

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[@BiancaSherly-qt6sb]

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[@inharmony09]

😊As you say Martin you cannot claim PIP and Attendance Allowance the criteria has becoming more rigid and 75% of claimants that should qualify or get failed many do not go through the appeals process so loose out of any benefits as stated by responses on here. The assessment system is flawed the assessors are asked to fail a percentage of people.I know this for a fact as I worked for the Citizens Advice Bureau. It is very difficult to get advice or any legal representation for a claimant due to no legal aid is available for this type of appeal and law firms or advice services are inundated with appeals if you are trying to get advice. The Government and DWP are fully aware of the flawed system but do nothing to change it. Assessors have even ignored medical letters confirming the claimants medical grounds for claiming.

[@michaelbarker8601]

I have worked all my life , payed full tax , and now have cancer. , no benefits for me .

[@TheDavecroft]

I know many people who have cancer and work full time so why should you get benefits if you can still work? Surely if you have a serious illness like Cancer, then going to work -if you can -and socializing and doing something normal and useful is much better for your mental health than sitting at home fretting?

[@margo.3466]

​@@TheDavecroftdepends on the type of cancer/how it affects you.

[@taraalan1131]

@@TheDavecroftYour heartlessness is astounding .

[@lynjames6434]

That's awful for you

[@janethollman7894]

I’ve lost my pension credit and my husband has been waiting for his pension since March .

[@MateriaEx]

My 77 year old mum has alzheimers and our application for attendance allowance was rejected. I dont know what to criteria is, but apparently an inability to take care of almost everything isn't enough to get AA.

[@margueritehuggett440]

a postscript to Martin Lewis: if you have any illness that might be 'a degenerative condition' and your application for Attendance Allowance is rejected - don't despair: wait for 3 months and re-apply: [by which time your health may have deteriorated] and you might be successful. ...and Repeat...do not give up!.

[@Starlight41717]

Going to tribunal most are successful .

[@PaulSullivan-u4u]

As someone with certified qualifications in mental health and mental well being this tory government will create chaos for us therapists

[@TheDavecroft]

I worked for 40 years. I had many days of stress and anxiety during that time, many Mondays I just wanted to stay in bed. But I didn't. Why is it that today, being anxious and stressed about work is an excuse to claim benefits? Anxiety is an unfortunate part of life and no one benefits from hiding under the covers and avoiding reality. A life on benefits will not be a happy one.

[@Alan74_ynwa]

I'm struggling but I don't want the grief involved in getting PIP. I had a nightmare childhood and Im alone in life, I don't care enough about myself to beg for the money then fight to get what I'm legally allowed. I was also raised 'not to ask for help'.

[@RaoulDuke333]

Get citizens advice to fight for you

[@margo.3466]

But if you don't ask for help you could deteriorate significantly. Ppl have died cos of dwp. (Errol Jones.) You have to persevere and keep chipping away at them and the best way I think is to have the 'I've got nothing to lose' mind set. Citizens Advice. Don't give in cos that's what they count on. Most important,..go all the way to tribuneral (easy process) and tribuneral is totally independent of dwp.

[@jasonbarron3047]

hi alan if you want to chat get back to me my friend im in a similar situation to you buddy you dont need to be alone get back to me brother x jason

[@jacksoncrate]

Benefit britain. Imagine if there were no benefits

[@gavjav1]

Im all up for people with physical or mental disabilities/issues getting the help they need, But I took what the government said was to get people back into work who can work because going to work will help a lot of people get over there mental health issues as activity is key to any sort of recovery of this kind of problem. There is unfortunately a lot of people who play the system which spoil it for people with genuine problems who desperately need this help. People who need this help should be informed of this once an issue is confirmed by a doctor/ professional.

[@Starlight41717]

I think you will find you are wrong on that if you actually looked at the real figures the percentage is less then 1% who try and claim falsely .

[@gavjav1]

I know personally of 6 off the top of my head who have admitted they make things up to claim money so they don’t have to work, I also live in the real world and base my comment on knowledge

[@littlebubbie726]

@@gavjav1This is just anecdotal evidence. You know nothing. There is very few people who can scam the system. I detest the thought that chip shop professionals give opinions. 1% or less of benefit claimants are fraudulent claims, but you know six. Do you use toilet roll when you speak to people?

[@gavjav1]

@@littlebubbie726 With all due respect I think you must live in a bubble, meanwhile in the real world.

[@mikeallison7753]

Good on Martin.

[@veritystroud7502]

I was getting pip and ended up in prison so my money stopped. When I was released I applied for pip again as I still have the illness I was getting it for in the first place plus now I have ADHD, carpol tunnel syndrome, depression and anxiety (due to the death of my son) adema (swollen and painful legs) and I'm also pre diabetic. I got turned down unbelievable so I disagreed with the decision and got turned down yet again. How, what confused I'm now going through a appeal process for tribunal but how can the give it to me one time and not the next time with the same problem I was awarded it for in the first place..

[@tumbleweeduk7479]

Charlie Anderson on utube helps!

[@Starlight41717]

Take it to tribunal , it is always a better success rate . Wait involved but their is a wait involved in applying again after a unsuccessful decision.

[@Steve_W27]

Martin Lewis and Gary Stevenson (Gary’s economics) -both absolute legends and the people’s champions 👍

[@lindawoodward305]

He mentioned getting it if you are in a care home, and stated you can, my belief is that you can only get it if residing in a care home and paying full fees for the care home yourself.if you are being supported by the Local Authority with the cost of your placement then you cannot claim attendance allowance.

[@Julia-kimbo14]

Ask age uk for a assessment, it might of changed? But as far as i know anyone can claim, as attendance allowance is non means tested, they will probably give it you with one hand and take it to pay towards your fees, along with your pension, but it will stop your own funds that top up the fees being depleted so quickly. And if your loved one is getting council supported payments, contribute to that payment, im actually surprised that they haven’t made sure this hasnt been done.

[@michaelodowd4807]

that is correct.

[@user-ig4mn6cm5y]

The government knows it's against our human rights to cut benefits in any way as it is NOT the governments private businesses ltd is OUR NATIONAL benefits systems paid for by us

[@susanthompson3563]

Why does Kat always have her hand in front of her mouth when she is speaking it’s not good presenting.

[@broddablack5290]

Martin is fantastic! Fabulous guy

[@nikki-qm9wz]

Its inhumane, Do you really think companies are going to take on oeople who have been off sick bless with all fairness they are a liability ! Companies struggle to look after normal folk yet alone taking on disability . This is going to be a disaster . Concerntrate on the young who havent done a days work since leaving school those young fit & healthy they need help & support in a nice way they can have a lot of mental issues ! Are we surprised with thecway things are ! So need to train jobentre staff to be less like hitlers and more caring support we can do this attitude !! Bring back work placements in high school get kids work ready 👐👐👐

[@margo.3466]

The Government will only do that which benefits them financially.

[@TheDavecroft]

Jobcentre staff are doing a difficult job dealing with abuse on a daily basis for just doing their job and trying to protect hard working taxpayer's money. But they get on with it and turn up every day instead of signing off sick with 'anxiety'. Since Covid this country seems to have taken on an attitude of 'don't bother working if you can claim benefits'. When there aren't enough people working and paying tax to fund the millions claiming benefits what will happen then?

[@Jackie-ng3rn]

Thank you Thank you Martin, for the valuable information. 😊🤗🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️💜

[@Ellenad369]

All those different rules & benefits it's not surprising people get confused,there should be one named benefit and it should be graded according to the persons needs.

[@bennymarshall1320]

I'm a bit sad, so it's cheered me up to find out that's worth money now!

[@Sarabrenton-ri1mj]

Martin this is a nightmare for people to many questions on pip my two.elderly neighbours were turned down because they are 84 / 86 because they don't fit the criteria so they do not help you the govnt.are lying so are pip.it's not easy like you say !!!

[@grahamdavidson9310]

Work all your life and in your hour if need get nothing, arrive in a boat and Bingo, also if the minimum wage is £400 a week, how come the state pension is £200 , third world country.

[@panopticonoctopus560]

At my PIP assessment I scored zero points. It was a total and utter waste of time and energy. Good luck.

[@sarahsarah4271]

Attendance Allowance is only for people Over 65 and pIp is only up to 65

[@citizenA-Z]

im confused cos MS is a disability, so why not pip?

[@FionaCowe]

Only when we got a lady from Alzheimer’s Scotland who sent a lady in who filled out the firms did we eventually get attendance for my mum and dad but my dad should have been on the higher rate but unfortunately only got it the month before he died and only because we got a new social manager who was horrified what my mum was doing for my dad and got them the allowance

[@KhrystynaBraverman]

He’s right..

[@tumbleweeduk7479]

Money and Mental Health Policy Charity that Martin says he chairs, what is it called as I would love to explain to them the impossibility of claiming benefits when you have DID and ADHD and the hoops they force you to jump through! and Housing Register refusing to put a 77 yea old living In Westminster for sixty years on the housing list.Namaste 🙏

[@silentgirltears782]

Martin is there any help for people on low income who r loosing heat via their old windows? I put on heating all winter but the heat won’t stay in as my windows r very old double glazing all rubbers, sealing and plastic to keep heat in is worn away. I NEED HELP TO CHANGE THE WINDOWS BUT I HAVE NO MONEY AFTER BILLS PAID😢 is there anything available at all. I’m on UC and pip because of long term chronic illness. I own the home but leasehold.

[@TheDavecroft]

No. I worked all my life and paid nearly £9000 from my own savings to replace my windows and doors. Why should people on benefits get everything for free?

[@silentgirltears782]

@@TheDavecroft we also have worked the past as well as my whole family, probably paid more tax into the system than most but when someone is hit by financial crisis after a long term illness and disability you would think our government can help to keep them warm at a least.

[@annethomas8543]

Martin Lewis is incorrect when he says that people in care homes can qualify for Attendance allowance. My husband who had PSP which is very much like MND received AA before he had to go into a care home & instantly lost his entitlement to this benefit.

[@asboukcomfortable1670]

Martin Lewis is a weapon for good. But he needs to aim at people who find finances complicated! And lucky Mrs Lewis, he looked well buff and works out today! UK 🇬🇧 💷

[@neilmcnee3841]

Wrong information from Martin: under no circumstances can you get universal credit and attendance allowance at the same time. Attendance allowance criteria is that you can only apply when you reach state pension age. Equally you cannot apply for or get universal credit after you reach state pension age. If you give out important information make sure it is correct as it causes issues when people come to CAB as they think they can get benefits that they do not meet the criteria to apply for.

[@deanskidmore4495]

you can get PIP and UC at the same time

[@neilmcnee3841]

@@deanskidmore4495 yes you can get UC and PIP at the same time. That is not what I pointed out. I stated that you cannot get attendance allowance and UC up ay the same time. Have you issues with reading!

[@inharmony09]

Why are you being so rude!

[@PaulRaine-l2t]

65% of people get refused for attendance allowance.

[@eveelliot2109]

DWP operated by "Capita" plc..criteria save £25 billion in benefits to pay for NI cuts. No such thing as free lunch

[@nolongerhavetowork]

Can someone explain what’s happening with LCWRA?

[@RH1812]

The biggest underclaimed benefits is pension credit.

[@inharmony09]

Not every one can claim that either

[@janetbullas8821]

i know people on PIP who dont qualify for it but know how to scam the system

[@GaryV-p3h]

The Tories' favourite pastime of kicking people while they're down, adding insult to injury.

[@Sproggy2021]

We are going to get this help stopped soon

[@kevindean9613]

Who do you actually phone ,I don't think it was mentioned.

[@TinaRossetti-ty6zy]

I feel the need to play devil's advocate here. I know a number of people on pip for various ailments that they suffer.however , pip is to enable people their personal independence. Out of ten, I would state that two are genuine. All the others are quite capable of doing the things they claim to need help with. It's a pity that the system is so badly abused as it ruins it for those who really need help... holidays abroad on the dwp. New cars on dwp. Designer clothes on dwp. The system is unsustainable and it needs a good shake up. And also regular reviews of peoples situations.... maybe this benefit should be paid under a different title as personal independence seems to be farcical.

[@Starlight41717]

Lol

[@adam8268]

My comment disappeared

[@EduardShac]

You're not alone 😢

[@tru5059]

Yes a lot of mine was also taken down, and I tried a few times to get it shown, but each time it was like yours, and just disappeared,

[@darrinmcneill534]

They should loose benefits those who are scamming it I know loads of people scamming it and those that are genuine are being put through the mill

[@LeeJPryer]

Save money by turning the TV off

[@madmountainman5197]

Ok, what about the effect on the mental health of all the hard working tax payers that are suffering with many issues, but who are just doggedly getting on with it? We're seeing more and more people droning on about their mental health and expecting someone else to fix them, we're also seeing a portion of those people making it a lifestyle choice. If you want to talk 'post pandemic' mental health issues, where people got paid to have a holiday at home - unlike many of us that suffered both mentally and physically by the extra load that was forced upon them by being a key worker - just cast your mind back to WW1 and WW2. The people that lived through that and fought for this country and the freedoms you have today, those peole are the one's that had real mental health issues and it's a disgrace that many people in today's society would appear to be far too week and feeble to defend their own country in the modern age. I am not attacking people with real mental health issues here, but there is a portion of society that are playing the mental health game, as there is a portion that breed children just so they can live off the back of the tax payer and both they, and our leadership that allows this to happen, are not being held to account.

[@TheDavecroft]

Well said. No one has any problem with the genuinely disabled getting all the help they need but when people think they can spend their lives on benefits by claiming they are too 'anxious' to work they are heading for a very poor future indeed. Work gives people self worth, a reason to get out of bed, social interaction and of course the freedom and satisfaction of earning their own money.

[@LeeEvans-qe9kk]

Benefit is a complete utter joke a very good friend of mine has been in hospital. He’s had no income for 14 months benefits have done nothing but messing about, of excuses originally told him he had to wait six months claiming injured his self at work when he didn’tafter six months they just messed about he’s had no income for 14 months and the benefit system just doesn’t wanna know is excused after excuse he ended up in hospital operations not eaten for days and days. It’s insane.

[@suzieg9076]

My mums in a care home so they stopped her attendance allowance.

[@TheDavecroft]

Yes that's because she is being cared for by the care home staff!!

[@suzieg9076]

@TheDavecroft I know this, my point was Martin Lewis said people are eligible to claim this benefit even if they are in a care home but this is not the case.

[@GaryV-p3h]

The best form of action to take to make sure this doesn't happen to you or any of your family, loved ones or friends is to make sure you DON'T VOTE TORY (or any other right-wing party)at the GE.

[@search4orlife]

And now if you claim any benefit from the government they will have the legal ability to look through your bank statements.

[@TheDavecroft]

Good. So they should. It's taxpayers money they are trying to protect.

[@search4orlife]

Indeed, the good old government looking out for our best interests. Perhaps they might be good enough to lock us up in our homes again at the cost of £500,000,000,000. That's half a trillion by the way. Still they were doing it for us, to keep us nice and safe.

[@margo.3466]

​@@TheDavecroftyou're naive about the Government aren't you.

[@inharmony09]

They always have been able to look at your bank statements you are asked to send them in due to fraud

[@margo.3466]

I was on benefit about 18 years ago and they were looking through my bank account 'then' because, get this....they wanted to know about two years previous when I was in full time work, what I had done with 6k. Fortunately I had the receipt showing that I had paid part of my mortgage with it. No suspicion of any wrong doing, they just wanted to know what I'd done with it. They're real b******s and even though I had been working for years, they wanted to know why I had a nice house!

[@JoeC-y9o]

The use of brute force has never worked nor has unauthorised access to personal information without identifying themselves.disclosure of information is also a criminal offence and so is unrecordes information etc etc.the dwp thrive on data retention.

[@XORTION]

Countries in debt, where’s this money coming from

[@karenhopwood891]

The billions wasted on dodgy PPE would plug the gap. Plus cracking down on offshore accounts. Sorry, my mistake, that's what Brexit was all about. The billionaires get to keep their millions extra

[@RaoulDuke333]

Country’s always been in debt , does that mean it shouldn’t help anyone, got money to waste invading and killing people around the world, how much do you think the Iraq and Afghan wars cost ?

[@davemac1648]

The Country's debt is greatly misunderstood. It's what the UK Gov owes citizens & Bank of England in the future, not right now. This is owed to the State pension system & Gov bond (gilt) holders plus their interest. UK Gov only 'borrows' from citizens & BOE to cover expenditure, no one else, no other banks or credit agencies. UK money is debt based no longer backed by physical gold or silver. I hope this helps clarify the situation.

[@fredatlas4396]

Not sure that's enough money to pay for care

[@jeanetteeftekhar6762]

PIP is for people with lifelong medical conditions and it should not be for anything else. Mental health should be dealt with not with medication but with practical physical alternatives.

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

Nine million people with mental health issues? A pending mental health catastrophe? Gimme a break.

[@tinarich6737]

I know someonev on pip they have better quality of life style than l do. How come ? Pip tax free and work to.

[@nyallsmith320]

Do they suffer with a disability though if so that's fair enough you don't know what they have to go through on a day to day basis

[@margo.3466]

I get pip and to look at me you would think I was kidding! I have 2 serious health conditions but you cannot see them so ppl don't believe me and then make a wrong judgement.

[@nyallsmith320]

@@margo.3466 amen every disability isn't visible

[@anthonyfaucy2761]

Stop judging people. You don't understand what they must be going through. Just cos you can't see it doesn't mean they don't have a disability. If you want a better lifestyle then get a better job

[@tru5059]

@@anthonyfaucy2761 Exactly, They don't have a clue what it's like !!

[@Rosie-t7s]

Leeds social work off money

[@clarinecurrie9503]

MARTIN YOU ARE WRONG !!!! IT HAS HAPPENED

[@MichaelBarker-cv6qm]

Get a lfe. Stop Claiming Benefits. & help. The NHS

[@chris-h2r]

About Attendance allowance.Don`t make me laugh `a substantial` amount of money which is £100 odd a week for 24/7 assistance with care ha ha ha.BTW I get it because I have a terminal illness with heart failure with less than a year to live.Sorry Martin you are not too bright on this one.

[@Alex-ng6wx]

More people on benefits exactly what this country needs 💀

[@TheDavecroft]

I wonder where Martin thinks all the money would come from if everyone did as he suggests? It drove me mad during lockdown when he was telling everyone who worked from home to claim a tax rebate for things like heating and lighting! What about all the money they saved by not driving and commuting to work?? The government does not have a bottomless pit of cash.

[@alanportwood4201]

I like you Martin, realistic, anyway I think a lot of mental health problems originate from the CRB check discouraging people that are already discouraged!. Then if they could have the same opportunities as a non criminal 😒. Also there is no big industry in this country, so where would the masses work if they could pass the CRB check?!. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TheDavecroft]

If people get mental problems from just having to undertake a CRB check I despair for the future of this country.

[@margo.3466]

​@@TheDavecroftobviously you don't understand anything about mh problems otherwise you wouldn't have made that remark.

[@carolcurtis1573]

Sadly these benefits are massively abused as no proper checks done on the majority as it would be impossible, the genuine sadly suffer because of those that are fraudulently abusing the system

[@karenhopwood891]

No proper checks you say? Have you ever claimed PIP? It is a long process, the forms and assessments are DESIGNED to trip people up. 80% of claims are denied. It is EXTREMELY difficult to be awarded PIP. It took me 2 years. Claimants are THOROUGHLY checked, and still denied The DWPs remit is to refuse, refuse on MR and drag it out to tribunal, where (surprise) 80% of claimants are awarded. You are regurgitating government spin. They are lying.

[@RaoulDuke333]

If you’d claimed you’d know how rigorous the checks are , they want to know everything and do check up on you

[@carolcurtis1573]

@@RaoulDuke333 Yes they want to know on paper ! but you can check what I have said , it’s impossible to check millions of claims and I have spoke to an advisor from benefits ( for a client ) as I watched a documentary yrs back telling you this and he confirmed . . Honestly I personally know many that are 100% lying due to the nature of my work , It’s a sad situation for the genuine

[@Starlight41717]

Obviously hasn't claimed , i was traumatised and stressed worsening my health conditions due to the process of claiming pip ,forms /assessments set up to fail most ,i went to tribunal and was awarded after 4 years .

[@carolcurtis1573]

@@RaoulDuke333 I am aware they want to know everything! But it’s not possible to check even a fraction of these claims with the professionals, there was a documentary about it telling you exactly that . I do know from my experience of working with certain others that they certainly shouldn’t have been getting them and others that are refused definitely ! It’s a case of many knowing the “ system “ and the majority not

[@Ultimagtr650]

It disgusts me that benefits are looked on as a right to free money. No it’s not, people like me pay for this, and we get nothing in return. Benefits should be minimal and a temporary measure, not to fund a lifestyle

[@annkarpinskireddog]

Is chris watts taking over bodies?

[@yamyam3905]

How to get an extra £400 a month in benefits 😂 Go to doctors tell him your feeling depressed , that's an extra £400 a month 😂

[@derekward-t5m]

Cut all benefits but feed and house illegal immigrants typical Britain

[@lottytaylor572]

Some of the ignorant self centred comments on here are unbelievable ! Karma …

[@JohnJones-k9d]

Soon 65M people in the UK will be claiming PIP. UK needs a benefits overhaul and getting rid of everything like this and make people take responsibility for them selves. Get rid of workign family tax credits. Make child care much cheaper is the key. Get people back to full time work

[@TheDavecroft]

@JimmyMcnallen Why do you think they were directing their comments personally at you? No one has any problem with genuinely ill and disabled people getting all the help they need, it is the workshy who use conditions like 'anxiety' to avoid having to get a job. Surely you realise that for every one that claims benefits fraudulently that means less money and less help for people like you? It is the government's responsibility to protect taxpayer's money.

[@IanMetcalf-y2t]

I don't think we should work, just claim benefits and say where stressed , we will end up bankrupt . Sad

[@seebarry4068]

Not as sad as the lack of education on the subject. You are a testament to that. Keep punching down though, if it makes you feel good.

[@lj6079]

Oh shut up Martin, lost all respect for you after your fight for child benefit for high earners. Why don't you try to help single people working full time and struggling with no help from anywhere

[@Freddie66666]

Cant stand Martin Lewis this man is worth £123 million and he makes out he is trying to help the less unfortunate and those on benefits but in reality he is using the less unfortunate and those on benefits to grow his own personal wealth people seriously need to wise up and see who he reallly is .

[@nessah23]

He was once in the lower wage scale,too

[@jewelssunsun9450]

What makes you think this? He seems genuine to me.

[@Freddie66666]

@@jewelssunsun9450 .Take a look at the present Tory government it's full of millionaires and how much empathy they have with the everyday man and woman.Martin Lewis is another millionaire who pretends to be nice and have empathy but reality is he is laughing at the everyday man and woman .

[@emmacampbell1663]

I disagree… as a single Mum whom has raised boys to fine young men he has always been my go to… Beyond measure to me 💙

[@Freddie66666]

@@emmacampbell1663 .That's your choice and I respect that the same way you have to respect my choice.