Thank you for doing this Bex. I started reading all of the punitive crap they want to foist upon beneficiaries and just wondered where to start. This is of huge help! xxx
Thanks so much Bex, as someone with chronic illness and disability, these proposed changes scare me. But that's part of the intent isn't it, scare us into work, just like a bully.
They freak us out, and wait for us to stuff up their ridiculous processes. Ive had to reapply for SLP three times in the past 24 months and when I queried the frequency and quoted an older letter that said Id need to reapply in a year, MSD call centre said theyd had a policy change and could ask me to reapply anytime. They "assure" me SLP arent subject to the traffic light system, but they're changing policy, require that I jump exactly when they say, and even tho my med file states Ive got cognitive issues due to my disabilities, and struggle with listening and comprehension, they speak too fast, mumble, use jargon, and since I request paper mail to help me keep clear records, their website doesnt ping me when I receive mail there. Everything about MSD under NACT gives me the heebees, and Im basically waiting to be cut off and told its my fault for not ticking some box or missing a phone call or not understanding something (all symptoms of my major condition🤦)
My conclusion is the SLP beneficiaries ARE on a traffic light system, but its less obvious.
Thank you so much for this. It was really helpful for my submission. As someone with Long Covid I am really concerned about the impact of these sanctions on unwell and disabled people on Jobseeker support.
Thank you very much for making this easier to make a submission. It’s like whack a mole. Everyday there is something to make lives more miserable and always done without any reference to good practice.
Thank you for doing this Bex. I started reading all of the punitive crap they want to foist upon beneficiaries and just wondered where to start. This is of huge help! xxx
Oh yay! Glad it is useful! Best of luck with your submission
Thanks so much Bex, as someone with chronic illness and disability, these proposed changes scare me. But that's part of the intent isn't it, scare us into work, just like a bully.
They freak us out, and wait for us to stuff up their ridiculous processes. Ive had to reapply for SLP three times in the past 24 months and when I queried the frequency and quoted an older letter that said Id need to reapply in a year, MSD call centre said theyd had a policy change and could ask me to reapply anytime. They "assure" me SLP arent subject to the traffic light system, but they're changing policy, require that I jump exactly when they say, and even tho my med file states Ive got cognitive issues due to my disabilities, and struggle with listening and comprehension, they speak too fast, mumble, use jargon, and since I request paper mail to help me keep clear records, their website doesnt ping me when I receive mail there. Everything about MSD under NACT gives me the heebees, and Im basically waiting to be cut off and told its my fault for not ticking some box or missing a phone call or not understanding something (all symptoms of my major condition🤦)
My conclusion is the SLP beneficiaries ARE on a traffic light system, but its less obvious.
Sorry, ranting. But yes thanks Dr Bex for the clear outlines here, it really helps SO MUCH 🙏
Really helpful Bex and thanks for the reminder. Another submission period jammed into the summer break! Have submitted.
thank you DR bex. this is so so important.
Thank you so much for this. It was really helpful for my submission. As someone with Long Covid I am really concerned about the impact of these sanctions on unwell and disabled people on Jobseeker support.
Thank you very much for making this easier to make a submission. It’s like whack a mole. Everyday there is something to make lives more miserable and always done without any reference to good practice.
Thanks for this Bex - submission submitted!
Huzzah! Well done 👏🏼
I have just heard about an anti-stalking bill. (Sigh) Can you enlighten us on that one?
I haven't heard much about that one, will have a look